1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp. prepared mustard (optional)
2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish or 2 tbsp fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely minced onion or
1 tbsp. chopped capers (optional)
1 tbsp. lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, mustard, sweet pickle relish, and minced onion. Add capers if using in recipe as well. Stir in lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Fresh dill is nice, but the traditional tartar sauce we see all the time has the little chunks of sweet relish in it. If you want a more traditional sauce, leave out the capers and mustard.

Serves 6

Submitted by: John G (Nova Scotia )