5.0 from 30 votes
McDonald's Tartar Sauce Copycat
This McDonald’s Tartar Sauce Copycat is my favorite when I want that creamy and tangy flavor without leaving the house. It takes just 5 minutes and uses simple ingredients like mayonnaise, pickle relish, and onion. I love knowing exactly what’s in it, and it tastes great on fish sandwiches or fries.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons pickle relish divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons capers
- 2 tablespoons very finely diced onion divided
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 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!
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Notes
- Draining the pickle relish is something I always do before mixing up this tartar sauce. It keeps the texture thick and creamy, just the way I like it. Taking that extra minute to press out the liquid really makes the final sauce smooth and perfectly balanced.
- If the sauce turns out too thick, I just stir in a teaspoon of milk or cream. It loosens it up without changing the flavor.
- I always use dill pickle relish for this recipe. Sweet relish makes the sauce too sugary, especially for a fish sandwich.
- When I don’t feel like using a food processor, I mash the capers and relish with a fork. It might take a little longer, but cleanup is a lot easier.
- I like to make a bigger batch and let it chill overnight. The flavor gets even better the longer it sits in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
21mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
42IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.