Dairy-Free Herb Tartare Sauce
A zesty, creamy condiment made with dairy-free mayonnaise, tangy capers, crunchy gherkins, and fresh dill. Perfect for topping air-fried cod or roasted fish.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Make a double batch to keep in the fridge for quick weeknight fish meals.
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Next: Finely chop 1 tbsp of gherkin
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Finely chop 1 tbsp of gherkin
Finely chop 1 tbsp of gherkin, 1 tsp of capers, and 1 tsp of fresh dill on a clean cutting board until minced.
Look for: minced
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Combine 2 tbsp of dairy-free mayonnaise
In a small ramekin or bowl, combine 2 tbsp of dairy-free mayonnaise, the minced gherkin, capers, fresh dill, and 1 tsp of fresh lemon juice.
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Stir with a spoon for 30 seconds…
Stir with a spoon for 30 seconds until completely uniform in color and texture.
Look for: completely uniform in color and texture
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Season with a small pinch of black…
Season with a small pinch of black pepper.
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Taste and serve immediately alongside hot cooked…
Taste and serve immediately alongside hot cooked cod fillet, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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