Low Fat Homemade Tartar Sauce

Elevate your seafood dishes with this irresistibly creamy yet guilt-free Low Fat Homemade Tartar Sauce. Crafted with low-fat mayonnaise and infused with zesty dill pickles, briny capers, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. Fresh dill and parsley add a vibrant herbal touch, while garlic and onion powders provide a subtle depth of flavor. With just the right balance of tangy lemon juice and mild spices, this healthier take on classic tartar sauce is perfect for pairing with baked, grilled, or pan-seared fish. Make it ahead and refrigerate to let the flavors meld beautifully—it’s an effortless, crowd-pleasing condiment that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons dill pickles
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the dill pickles and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the capers under cold water, pat them dry with a paper towel, and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Add the low-fat mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley, ensuring no large stems remain. Add these herbs to the mixture.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.

Step 6

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly using a spatula or wooden spoon until well combined.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice or salt according to your personal preference.

Step 8

Transfer the tartar sauce to a serving dish or jar, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve cold with your choice of baked, grilled, or pan-seared seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(319.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	628.5

Total Fat 56.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.5g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 3097.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 1.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 37.9mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 172.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.9%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 18.0%