This healthy tartar sauce with Greek yogurt is an absolute must-try! This isn’t just any tartar sauce – this is a game-changer. Made with creamy, 0-fat Greek yogurt, it’s light, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavors from sliced green onions, pickle relish, capers, and a hint of dill. You won’t believe how delicious it is, and it’s so much healthier than the traditional version. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also packed with protein and lower in calories, making it the perfect healthy tartar sauce for your seafood dishes. Trust me, once you try this tartar sauce, you’ll never go back! It’s so good, you’ll want to put it on everything!

Why You Will Love This Healthy Tartar Sauce

You can make this tartar sauce in about five minutes!
It comes together so quickly in one bowl.
All you need to make it is six simple ingredients.
This tartar sauce is packed with flavor! It’s tangy, creamy, and delicious!
It’s a healthier tartar sauce made with Greek yogurt.

What Is Tartar Sauce?

Tartar sauce is a popular condiment that is typically made with mayonnaise, pickle relish, capers, and herbs. It has a tangy flavor and creamy texture that pairs well with the richness of seafood dishes. We have made a lightened-up tartar sauce with the same classic, delicious flavors. Our version is made with Greek yogurt, making it higher in protein, lower in calories, and lower in fat than traditional tartar sauce.

Ingredients Needed

Greek Yogurt: The base of this healthy tartar sauce is plain 0-fat Greek yogurt! Make sure to use plain Greek yogurt.
Green Onions: Slice the green onions. Only use the green parts of the green onions in this recipe.
Pickle Relish: The pickle relish adds a tangy flavor.
Capers: Drain the capers and then finely chop them.
Dill: Finely chop fresh dill for the best flavor.

How To Make Healthy Tartar Sauce

Step 1: Slice the green onions and chop the fresh dill. After that, drain the capers and then finely chop them.

Step 2: Add the 0-fat Greek yogurt to a small bowl. Then, add the green parts of the sliced green onions, pickle relish, capers, dill, and salt to the bowl.

Step 3: Thoroughly mix the tartar sauce.

What To Serve With Tartar Sauce

This tartar sauce pairs wonderfully with seafood. We love serving it with shrimp, crab cakes, fish sticks, canned salmon burgers, or tuna burgers!

Tartar sauce is even good with other dishes besides fish! You can serve it as a dipping sauce for vegetables, air fryer potatoes, onion rings, french fries, or air fryer zucchini fries! It’s also delicious as a topping for grilled meat or a spread for wraps and sandwiches.

Expert Tips

Mix Tartar Sauce: Thoroughly mix all the ingredients for this tartar sauce.
Finely Chop Ingredients: Finely chop the drained capers and fresh dill to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Add Fresh Herbs: For the best flavor, chop fresh dill for this recipe.
Thinner Consistency: If you want your tartar sauce to have a thinner consistency, add a splash of milk and mix.

Storage Instructions

Store leftover tartar sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It is best enjoyed within 3-4 days. Stir it before serving again.

Variations

Add Lemon Juice: Add a small splash of fresh lemon juice for more tanginess and acidity.
Add Seasonings: For another layer of flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder to your tartar sauce.
Dried Dill: If you don’t have fresh dill, substitute it for 1/4 teaspoon of dried dill.
Add Mayonnaise: We made this tartar sauce without mayonnaise. However, you can add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or light mayonnaise to this tartar sauce for extra flavor and creaminess.
Parsley: For another flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of chopped fresh parsley or 1/8 teaspoon of dried parsley to this tartar sauce.
Make It Spicy: To make this tartar sauce spicy, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce, finely chopped jalapeño, or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Make Tartar Sauce With Greek Yogurt?

Yes, you can make tartar sauce with Greek yogurt! The tanginess of Greek yogurt complements the flavors in tartar sauce, which makes it the perfect healthy alternative to mayonnaise.

Is Tartar Sauce Healthy?

This tartar sauce is healthy. There is no mayonnaise in this recipe, instead, we used non-fat Greek yogurt. The Greek yogurt adds protein and is lower in fat and calories than mayonnaise.

How Long Does Homemade Tartar Sauce Last?

This homemade tartar sauce is best enjoyed within four days of making it when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Is Tartar Sauce Gluten-Free?

Yes, this homemade tartar sauce is naturally gluten-free!

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