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    Vegan Tartar Sauce

    Published: Oct 16, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This vegan tartar sauce is made with only 6 ingredients in just 5 minutes! It's perfect for vegan fishy foods and better than store-bought.

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    I was looking for a sauce to serve my beer-battered vegan fish with, and tartar sauce came to my mind. I haven't eaten it since I went vegan and I didn't know if I could find it at my local grocery store, so I made my own vegan tartar sauce recipe, and let me tell you it's amazing!

    It only requires 6 easy-to-get ingredients and all you have to do is mix them in a small bowl until well combined. In less than 5 minutes you have a delicious sauce to enjoy all your favorite recipes with.

    You can serve this sauce with fishy vegan food, veggies (like my fried cauliflower, roasted broccoli, or vegan zucchini fritters), or potatoes (like my French fries, baked sweet potato fries, or potato wedges). I actually think it goes well with lots of dishes!

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    1. Ingredient notes
    2. How to make this recipe
    3. Pro tips
    4. Frequently Asked Questions
    5. Looking for more vegan sauces?
    6. Did you make this recipe?
    7. Vegan Tartar Sauce

    Ingredient notes

    • Vegan mayo: I used my vegan mayo recipe, but store-bought also works really well.
    • Dill pickles: I prefer to use dill pickles, but any type is okay.
    • Onion: any type of onion will do. You could omit this ingredient if you don't like it.
    • Dried dill: feel free to use fresh dill if you want.
    • Lemon juice: pickle juice is also a good alternative.
    • Ground black pepper: fresh ground black pepper tastes amazing. However, I find store-bought more convenient and also easier to measure with a teaspoon.
    Step-by-step photos of how to make vegan tartar sauce.

    How to make this recipe

    1. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
    2. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the best flavor, or serve it immediately.

    You’ll find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.

    Pro tips

    • Chop the onion and pickles very finely to get the best consistency. But this is completely up to you, chop them depending on how chunky you’d like your sauce to be.
    • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (ideally 2-3 hours) before serving for the best flavor.
    • For a lighter sauce with fewer calories, you can swap half the mayo for any non-dairy yogurt like soy yogurt or coconut yogurt.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is tartar sauce vegan?

    Classic tartar sauce is made of mayonnaise (which it's not vegan), among other plant-based ingredients. However, you just need to use vegan mayo to make it vegan.

    How can you store it?

    Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. I've never tried to freeze it myself, as vegan mayo it's a tricky ingredient to freeze, but if you do successfully, please let me know in the comments!

    Can you make it soy-free?

    Yes, you can by using any soy-free vegan mayo, like my cashew vegan mayo, which is also oil-free.

    Looking for more vegan sauces?

    • Vegan Mayo
    • Vegan Sour Cream
    • Vegan Ranch
    • Vegan Pesto
    • Vegan Alfredo Sauce
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    Please leave a comment below, share it, or rate it. You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and PINTEREST. I’d love to see what you cook!

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    Vegan Tartar Sauce

    This vegan tartar sauce is made with only 6 ingredients in just 5 minutes! It's perfect for vegan fishy foods and better than store-bought.
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    Course: How to
    Cuisine: French
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 24
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    • 2 cup vegan mayo
    • 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon dried dill
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
    • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor, although you can serve it immediately with fishy vegan food (like my beer-battered vegan fish), veggies (like my fried cauliflower), or potatoes (like my potato wedges).
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    Notes

    • I used my vegan mayo recipe, but store-bought also works really well.
    • I prefer to use dill pickles, but any type is okay.
    • Any type of onion will do. You could omit this ingredient if you don't like it.
    • Feel free to use fresh dill if you want.
    • Pickle juice is also a good alternative to lemon juice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 11.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 166mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g

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