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Tangy (Not Sweet) Tartar Sauce

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"This the tartar sauce my mom made growing up, no sweet relish here! The pickle juice replaces lemon juice for acidity and tang. So simple and worth the little bit of time. (I don't like sweet pickles in my potato salad either!)" — SKANDREWS

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Original recipe makes 1 1/2 cups Change Servings

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup minced dill pickle

2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
celery salt to taste

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Directions

Stir the mayonnaise, onion, pickle, and pickle juice together in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and celery salt to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 22, 2012

I mostly followed this, but used dill relish (lazy!) and a touch of regular relish. Added the dill juice plus lots of pepper and some seasoning salt. I was trying really hard not to eat it as chip dip! Very, very good!

—fourpiesmama

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 18, 2012

Loved the dill pickles, hated the mayo. The measurements seemed just right, but I think I'll try miracle whip next time. It just didn't taste right.

—Becky C

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Jul 09, 2011

Right on, SKANDREWS! The tartar sauce of my youth, in WA state, was NEVER a sweet-pickle sauce- it was always dilly. This is almost exactly the same recipe I use- will try it your way soon! Thanks so much for sticking up for the "savory" side! :o)

—leopardstripes

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Jul 09, 2011

I love this sauce! It's just perfect the way is. I grew up in Delaware, and the tartar was always tangy with dill pickle in it. Thanks for bringing back the past :)

—Daisie

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Dec 14, 2011

Super easy, this was the tartar sauce recipe we wanted! Thanks for sharing!

—jrbaker

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Aug 02, 2011

LOVED this added just a hint of cayenne pepper and it was fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

—atiraada

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Feb 07, 2012

Tangy has aleays been my favorite but a hit n miss on flavor until now. I had ingredients but not measurements. So glad skandrews for this. My switch is in place of pickle juice I use lemon pepper.

—soupdiva

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Mar 30, 2013

This is good tartar sauce. I much prefer the dill pickles to the sweet relish. I made this last night and also added horseradish and spicy brown mustard. Delicious! Thank you for the recipe.

—Noni

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Nutrition

Calories
134 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
1 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
7 mg
2%

Fat
14.6 g
22%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.2 g
< 1%

Sodium
202 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tangy (Not Sweet) Tartar Sauce

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 134
Calories from Fat: 131

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.6g 22 %
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11 %
Cholesterol 7mg 2 %
Sodium 202mg 8 %
** Potassium 11mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 1g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 0.2g < 1 %
** Sugars 0.4g
** Vitamin A 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.