Tastes Like Mc Donald's Tartar Sauce Copycat

Recreate the iconic tangy and creamy flavor of McDonald’s tartar sauce with this easy 5-minute copycat recipe! Made with simple pantry staples like mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, lemon juice, and a touch of sugar, this homemade version is spot-on in taste and texture. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and zesty citrus, it’s the ultimate companion for crispy fish sandwiches, golden fish fillets, or your favorite seafood dishes. Best of all, this no-cook recipe comes together in minutes, but a quick chill in the fridge ensures the flavors meld beautifully for that authentic fast-food taste. Whip up a batch and enjoy restaurant-quality tartar sauce right at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon Minced onion
2 teaspoons Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, lemon juice, and sugar.

Step 2

Use a spoon or whisk to thoroughly mix the ingredients until the sauce is smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a tiny pinch of sugar or a few extra drops of lemon juice to balance the flavors.

Step 4

Transfer the tartar sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Serve chilled as a topping for fish sandwiches or as a dipping sauce for seafood.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(294.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1778.5

Total Fat 172.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 830.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 10.9g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2.9mg	0%
Iron 0.0mg	0%
Potassium 25.0mg	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: 86.8%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 13.1%