Description
A creamy, tangy sauce inspired by McDonald’s Big Mac “special sauce”, perfect for burgers or as a dip.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon finely grated yellow onion (with juices)
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar (optional)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Grate the onion and include any juice that comes out.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle relish, onion (with juice), and mustard. Whisk until smooth.
- Add vinegar (if using), paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld (longer is better).
- Stir or shake before using. Serve on burgers, fries, or as a dip.
Notes
- You can omit the vinegar if you prefer a milder tang.
- Adjust salt and spices to taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Some recipes add ketchup or sugar for extra sweetness or color. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- For a “healthier” version, substitute part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: ≈ 100
- Sugar: ≈ 1.5 g
- Sodium: ≈ 200 mg
- Fat: ≈ 10 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈ 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: ≈ 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: ≈ 5 mg
