Fat-free tartar sauce

Fat-free tartar sauce is a light and healthy variant of the classic tartar sauce, ideal for those who wish to enjoy its characteristic flavor without adding extra calories. This sauce is traditionally made from mayonnaise, pickles, and fresh herbs, but in its fat-free version, fatty ingredients are replaced with low-calorie alternatives, such as skimmed yogurt or fat-free bases, thus maintaining its creamy texture and its tangy and slightly sweet flavor.

Tartar sauce has its origins in European cuisine, particularly in France, where it became popular as an accompaniment to fish and seafood. Its name comes from the Tatars, an ethnic group from Central Asia, although the recipe is a French invention inspired by the spices and eating habits of these cultures.

Among its properties, its low calorie content and its provision of intense flavors stand out, thanks to ingredients like capers, pickles, mustard, and fresh herbs, which provide antioxidants and micronutrients without adding fats or sugars.

In different regions of Latin America, tartar sauce may simply be known as "salsa tártara", although in some countries the term "aderezo tártara" is also used. As a preparation more commonly associated with fish and seafood dishes, its fat-free version is appreciated for preparing healthy and dietary recipes.