McDonald's Tartar Sauce Copycat – Creamy, Tangy, Pickle-Filled
This McDonald's Tartar Sauce Copycat recipe delivers the creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor of the famous original. Made with mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, finely chopped onion, and lemon juice, it comes together in just minutes. The sauce pairs perfectly with fish sandwiches, fried seafood, fries, and vegetables. Refrigerating it before serving allows the flavors to blend beautifully. Easy, delicious, and versatile, this homemade tartar sauce is a must-have condiment for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon finely minced white onion
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is smooth.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container.Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Stir before serving and enjoy with fish sandwiches, seafood, fries, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use full-fat mayonnaise for the most authentic texture.
- Sweet pickle relish is essential for the signature flavor.
- Finely mince the onion for a smooth consistency.
- Fresh lemon juice provides the best taste.
- Chill before serving for optimal flavor.
- Adjust salt according to preference.
- Store refrigerated at all times.
- The flavor improves after a few hours.