McDonald's Tartar Sauce Copycat
This tartar sauce mimics McDonald's version using mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, capers, and finely diced onion to create a creamy, tangy condiment. The preparation involves blending most ingredients for a smooth texture, then folding in additional relish and onion to preserve a bit of crunch. It requires refrigeration to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons pickle relish divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons capers
- 2 tablespoons onion divided, very finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- First, add the mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of pickle relish, the capers, 1 tablespoon of diced onion, parsley, and sugar into a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
- After that, mix in the remaining 2 tablespoons of pickle relish and 1 tablespoon of onion until well combined. Season with salt to taste.
- Transfer the sauce to a jar and cover, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Drain pickle relish before using to keep the sauce thick and creamy.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk or cream to loosen it without changing flavor.
- Use dill pickle relish to avoid overly sweet sauce.
- Mixing ingredients by hand with a fork is an easier cleanup alternative to using a blender.
- Allow sauce to chill overnight to deepen the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.