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Tartar Sauce

Easy to put together in a couple of minutes and much fresher-tasting than commercial products. Makes a familiar topping for fish and other seafood and a great sandwich spread.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    yields 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pickle relish
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, relish, and lemon juice.

    Step 2

    Will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.

  2. Variations

    Step 3

    For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of minced scallions or red onions, a tablespoon of minced capers, a teaspoon of minced fresh dill or tarragon, or a few drops of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce.

  3. Ingredient Note

    Step 4

    For the relish, substitute 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet or dill pickles, an additional teaspoon of lemon juice, and a teaspoon of sugar if you wish.

Cover of the cookbook Moosewood Simple Suppers with a red floral motif.
From Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table. Copyright © 2017 by Moosewood Collective. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC. Buy the full book from ThriftBooks or Amazon.
TagsSauceCondimentVegetarianGluten FreeNut FreeDairy FreeQuickEasyMake Ahead5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookCookbooks
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