Mediterranean Diet Homemade Tartare Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Mediterranean Diet Homemade Tartare Sauce—a fresh and zesty twist on the classic condiment! Made with creamy plain Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, this healthier alternative is packed with vibrant flavors from briny capers, tangy cornichons, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Fresh parsley, dill, and a splash of lemon juice brighten the sauce, while a touch of extra virgin olive oil adds richness. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this tartare sauce is a perfect accompaniment to grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for crunchy crudités. Simple, wholesome, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, it’s an irresistible addition to your kitchen repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 3 tablespoons cornichons
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Finely chop the capers and cornichons; set aside.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and dill; set aside.
Mince the garlic clove.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and olive oil, stirring until smooth and well combined.
Add the capers, cornichons, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, dill, and minced garlic to the yogurt mixture.
Season the sauce with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tartare sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the tartare sauce a quick stir. Serve chilled as a condiment alongside grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or as a dip for crudités.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.0 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2391 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 509 mg | 11% | |
*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.
