Bourbon Ranch Wedge Recipe
SERVINGS: 4
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Picked Parsley Leaves, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup Picked Cilantro or Dill Leaves, finely chopped
- 6 Chives, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Fine Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons Bourbon
For the Salad:
- 3/4 cup Toasted Pecans
- 1 head Iceberg Lettuce, quartered and core removed
- 1 cup Halved Grape Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Pickled Shallots (recipe follows)
For the Pickled Shallots:
- 1/2 cup Sliced Shallots (about 2 shallots)
- 1/3 cup White Vinegar
- 1/3 cup Grenadine
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
Salad Preparation:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add the chopped herbs, garlic powder, onion powder and stir to combine.
- Add the lemon juice, salt and bourbon. Stir to combine and season with pepper and more salt if needed.
- To assemble the wedge, divide the lettuce among 4 plates. Top each with 1/4 cup of the dressing, the tomatoes, the toasted pecans and pickled shallots. Eat right away!
Pickled Shallots Preparation:
- In a sauce pan over medium heat combine the vinegar, grenadine, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the shallots to a 16 ounce heat proof glass jar. Pour the liquid over the shallots and cool to room temperature. Allow to pickle for at least 1 hour. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
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