Heart-Healthy Homemade Tartar Sauce
Elevate your seafood dishes with this *Heart-Healthy Homemade Tartar Sauce*—a lighter, more nutritious twist on the classic condiment. Crafted with creamy non-fat Greek yogurt and olive oil mayonnaise, this recipe cuts back on unhealthy fats without compromising flavor. A bright medley of dill pickles, capers, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard adds tangy zest, while fresh herbs like dill and parsley bring a fragrant earthiness. Simple to prepare in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs perfectly with fish, crab cakes, or any seafood favorite. It's low-fat, nutrient-packed, and utterly delicious, making it the ideal topping for guilt-free indulgence. Refrigerate to let the vibrant flavors meld, then serve and savor the goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup olive oil mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the non-fat Greek yogurt and olive oil mayonnaise. Stir until well blended and smooth.
Add the finely chopped dill pickles and capers to the yogurt-mayonnaise mixture. Mix until they are evenly distributed.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard, ensuring all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
Add in the fresh dill and parsley, along with the garlic powder and onion powder. Mix thoroughly.
Season the tartar sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste as necessary.
Transfer the tartar sauce to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Serve as a dipping sauce or condiment for fish, crab cakes, or any seafood dish of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.0 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 2443 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 347 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
