Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon chopped capers
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, relish, capers, lemon juice, mustard, and parsley until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Interesting Facts
- Tartar sauce is traditionally served with seafood dishes, such as fish and chips, but can also be used as a condiment for other dishes.
- The earliest known recipe for tartar sauce was published in 1845.
- Tartar sauce is believed to have originated in France, where it is known as “sauce tartare” or “tartare sauce.”