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Vegan tartar sauce on a plate of fried cauliflower.

Easy Vegan Tartar Sauce Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Tracy Halasz

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Vegenaise (or any vegan mayonnaise)
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste)
  • 2-4 tablespoons dill pickles, small dice
  • 1 tablespoon shallots, minced
  • 2-3 teaspoons capers, minced
  • freshly cracked black pepper and sea salt (to taste)
  • 1-2 tablespoons parsley/dill, chopped

Optional Add Ins

  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chives, chopped

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, and lemon juice.
  • Add the chopped dill pickles, shallots, and capers to the mayo. Stir to combine.
  • Taste and correct seasoning adding salt and pepper, fresh chopped herbs, and horseradish if you want a spicy kick.
  • Chill in fridge until ready to use.

Notes

Too acidic?: If the tartar sauce is too acidic, add ¼ teaspoon maple syrup.
Too rich?: If the tartar sauce is too rich, add more pickle juice or lemon juice.
Garlic: I add a small clove of garlic for extra flavor and because we LOVE garlic!
Storing: Store any leftover tartar sauce in a covered jar or container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: I don't recommend freezing vegan tartar sauce.