Eggless Tartar Sauce
Creamy, tangy tartar sauce made without eggs, with yogurt, mayonnaise, pickles, and fresh herbs. It comes together in minutes and is great with cutlets, fish fry, sandwiches, and roasted vegetables.
For 4 servings
- prep · ~3 min
Chop the mix-ins.
Finely chop the pickle, capers, onion, and parsley so the sauce stays smooth but still has a little texture.
- mix · ~2 min
Mix the sauce.
1.Add eggless mayonnaise and yogurt to a bowl.2.Stir in the chopped pickle, capers, onion, and parsley.3.Add mustard, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt.4.Mix well until creamy and evenly combined. - rest · ~10 min
Chill the sauce for 10 minutes.
Cover and chill briefly so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly before serving.
- serve
Serve the eggless tartar sauce.
What to keep in mind.
6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Use thick yogurt or hang regular yogurt briefly so the sauce stays creamy, not runny.
- 2Chop the pickle, capers, and onion very fine so every spoonful tastes balanced without big salty bites.
- 3Taste before adding extra salt; pickles, capers, and mayonnaise already bring plenty of seasoning.
- 4Let it chill for at least 10 minutes so the onion softens slightly and the flavors meld.
- 5If serving with fried cutlets or fish fry, make the lemon juice just a touch sharper right before serving.
- 6Store covered in the fridge and stir once before serving, as the yogurt can loosen slightly over time.
Adapt it for your goals.
Vegan
Use plant-based yogurt instead of dairy yogurt to keep the sauce fully vegan while preserving the creamy, tangy texture.
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Add a little green chilli or extra black pepper for a sharper kick that pairs especially well with cutlets and fried snacks.
no onionNo-onion
Skip the onion for a smoother, milder tartar sauce if you want a cleaner flavor or need a simpler dip for sandwiches.
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Increase parsley or add a little dill if available for a more classic tartar-style herbal freshness.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Lighter creamy base
Using thick yogurt along with eggless mayonnaise gives creaminess with a fresher, lighter feel than an all-mayo sauce.
Includes probiotic dairy
The yogurt adds cultured dairy, which can be a useful addition to a condiment that is usually only fat-based.
Herb and onion freshness
Parsley, onion, lemon juice, and pickled ingredients add fresh, sharp flavors that make a small amount of sauce very satisfying.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can make it a few hours ahead and keep it chilled. It often tastes better after resting because the pickle, capers, onion, and herbs blend into the base.
