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Tartar Sauce

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This very traditional tartar sauce is better after resting a day or two in the refrigerator, giving the flavors a chance to meld.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced shallot or onion
2 tablespoons minced dill pickle
2 tablespoons sweet relish
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons drained capers
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce such as Tabasco

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In medium bowl, whisk all ingredients to blend. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    Step 2

    Dip can be made in advance and refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days. If it gives off some liquid, carefully drain before serving.

TagsSauceCondimentAmericanShallotVegetableDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianMake AheadNo-Cook
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