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    Keto Tartar Sauce

    Jan 30, 2022 · Modified: Apr 3, 2022 by Caitey Jay

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    This healthy twist on tartar sauce will quickly become your favourite dipping sauce for fish. The best part? It's made without sugar, but doesn't compromise on taste. Keto tartar sauce for the win.

    A bowl of keto tartar sauce on a white countertop with a gold spoon in it. A striped black and white cloth is placed nearby.
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    • Keto Tartar Sauce

    Why should you try this recipe?

    Here's why you'll love this low carb tartar sauce recipe.

    • It's easy to make. It requires simple ingredients, minimal kitchen equipment, and just 5 minutes to prepare.
    • It's a sugar free tartar sauce. You may not be aware that most store bought dressings and condiments have added sugars. By making this recipe at home, you can be sure that there aren't hidden sugars that are bad for your health.
    • It's a delicious condiment that pairs well with seafood. If you're trying to eat healthy, you're probably increasing your intake of seafood. I strongly believe that healthy meals all comes down to sauces. This healthy homemade tartar sauce will add a tangy touch to your favourite fish dish.

    Scroll down to see the printable recipe with nutritional information.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make keto tartar sauce. They're all placed in bowls and measuring cups on a white countertop.

    Here's what you'll need for keto tartar sauce:

    • Mayonnaise: If you use traditional store-bought mayonnaise it's best to go with the olive oil variation as it's better for your health. You can also use paleo, vegan or homemade mayo in this recipe.
    • Dill pickles: Adds tanginess to the recipe.
    • Capers: Adds more tanginess and a bit of saltiness to the recipe.
    • Herbs: Parsley and dill complement seafood perfectly, so are the right selection for tartar sauce. Fresh herbs will provide the most flavour, but dried herbs work well too if that's what you have on hand.
    • Lemon Juice: Adds a bright and zesty touch.
    • Dijon mustard: Adds a little spice.
    • Salt and pepper: The salt helps bring out the flavour in the rest of the ingredients and the pepper adds some additional spice.

    Scroll down to find the printable recipe with ingredient measurements.

    Recipe Variations

    • Sweeten in up: Traditional tartar sauce includes a bit of added sugar. If you want a sweeter tartar sauce that's closer to the original, add a natural sweetener of your choice to this recipe. I suggest starting with ¼ teaspoon of honey or one drop of liquid stevia.
    • Make it vegan: Use a vegan mayonnaise in place of regular mayonnaise. My favourite is Primal Kitchen avocado mayonnaise.
    • Make it paleo: Use a paleo mayonnaise in place of regular mayonnaise. Primal Kitchen avocado mayonnaise is a good choice here too.
    • Swap mayonnaise for greek yogurt: For a lower fat alternative, you can use greek yogurt in place of any of the above mentioned mayonnaises. This also adds a protein packed punch to the recipe.

    Instructions

    Let’s break it down step by step to take any guesswork out of this keto tartar sauce.

    If you have a food processor:

    • Add all ingredients to a food processor and combine for roughly 30 seconds.
    Ingredients needed to make tartar sauce inside a food processor basket.
    Ingredients needed to make tartar sauce inside a food processor basket.  It has now been blended and combined.

    If you don't have a food processor:

    • Add all ingredients except the capers and pickles to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
    • Next, finely chop the dill pickles and capers. Once chopped, add them to the mixing bowl and combine.
    A bowl of keto tartar sauce on a white countertop with a gold spoon in it. Parsley and lemon are on the counter nearby.
    • Transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
    • Allow sauce to sit in the refrigerator for one hour before serving for most flavour.
    • Enjoy with your favourite dish. Scroll down for suggestions on what to pair this keto tartar sauce with.

    Recipe Notes

    • Dressing too thick? Add water to thin the dressing.
    • Dressing too thin? Add more mayonnaise.

    How To Store

    • Fridge: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days
    • Freezer: Mayonnaise is tough to freeze as it separates when thawed. So, I would avoid freezing this recipe. However, if you're using a non-traditional mayonnaise in the recipe, then you can freeze this tartar sauce for up to 6 months.

    For the full ingredient list and step-by-step directions, scroll down to view the recipe card.

    Equipment

    Here's what you need to make this healthy tartar sauce.

    • Food Processor: If you're a fan of making your own condiments, then a food processor is going to be your new best friend. It's as easy as dumping all of your ingredients into the basket and processing for 30 seconds. It will save you a ton of time on prepping and chopping the ingredients that go into your dressings and sauces. For a reasonably priced model that does the job, I'd go with the Ninja BN601.

    FAQs

    Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about low carb tartar sauce.

    How long is tartar sauce good for?


    Homemade tartar sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refigerator for up to 7 days. Mayonnaise doesn't freeze well, so it's not a freezer friendly recipe unless an alternative to mayo is used as the base ingredient.

    How to make tartar sauce without mayo


    If you're allergic to mayonnaise or simply prefer not to eat it, there are alternate base ingredients that can be used for tartar sauce. The best substitutes are greek yogurt and sour cream.

    How many carbs are in homemade tartar sauce?


    The main source of carbs in store-bought tartar sauce come from added sugar. Healthy homemade tartar sauce doesn't use added sugars, which reduces the carb count to 1-2 grams in most cases.

    You can find the nutritional information for this recipe in the recipe card.

    How To Serve

    Now that you have a delicious jar of keto tartar sauce, it’s time to pair it with the perfect meal.

    • Use it as a dipping sauce for my air fryer tilapia or any other seafood dish.
    • Use it as a healthy dipping sauce for my air fryer sweet potato fries or curly fries.
    • Use it as a dipping sauce for my healthy chicken fries.
    • Add it to a grain bowl. If you're creating a nourish bowl using fish as the protein, then this tartar sauce might just be the perfect dressing.

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    If you make this keto tartar sauce, please consider leaving a star rating and a comment. Don't forget to tag @caiteyjay on Instagram or @caiteyjay on Pinterest so I can see your creations.

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    Keto Tartar Sauce

    • Author: Caitey Jay
    • Prep Time: 4 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 minute
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: ½ cup 1x
    • Category: Condiment
    • Method: Food Processor
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    This healthy twist on tartar sauce will quickly become your favourite dipping sauce for fish. The best part? It's made without sugar. Keto tartar sauce for the win.


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup mayonnaise (traditional, paleo, vegan or homemade)
    • 1 tablespoon of dried dill or 3 tablespoons of fresh dill
    • 1 tablespoon of dried parsley or 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley
    • ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
    • 1 tablespoon chopped capers
    • ¼ teaspoon dijon mustard
    • Juice from ½ lemon, approximately 3 tablespoons
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    If you have a food processor:

    1. Add all ingredients to a food processor and combine for roughly 30 seconds.
    2. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
    3. Allow sauce to sit in the refrigerator for one hour before serving for most flavour.

    If you don't have a food processor:

    1. Add all ingredients except the capers and pickles to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
    2. Finely chop dill pickles and capers. Add to the mixing bowl and combine.
    3. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
    4. Allow sauce to sit in the refrigerator for one hour before serving for most flavour.

    Notes

    • Dressing too thick? Add water to thin the dressing.
    • Dressing too thin? Add more mayonnaise.

    Keywords: healthy condiment, keto sauce, keto recipe, easy healthy recipe

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