Eggless Dill Pickles Tartar Sauce
Classic tartar sauce is one of those condiments that seems simple until you realize most store-bought versions are loaded with egg-based mayonnaise, making them off-limits for anyone avoiding eggs. This version swaps in vegan mayonnaise as the creamy base, so you get that same rich, tangy texture without any compromise. Finely chopped dill pickles and capers bring the briny punch you expect, while fresh dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest layer in brightness that makes the whole thing taste genuinely vibrant. A touch of Dijon mustard and onion powder round out the flavor so it tastes complex and well-seasoned rather than one-note. The whole thing comes together in a single bowl with just a stir, and that 30-minute chill in the fridge is where the magic really happens — the flavors meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. It makes 8 servings, so it's perfect for a fish fry, a seafood spread, or just keeping a jar in the fridge all week for dipping and dunking whenever the craving hits.
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8 servings
- 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp dill pickles, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp capers, drained and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Add the vegan mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, and onion powder to a mixing bowl and stir until fully combined.
- 2
Taste and season with salt and pepper until the flavor is bright and balanced.
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