Enjoy crispy pickles, pickled veggies, and wrapped bites in a crunchy, tangy vegetarian platter.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fried Pickles
01 - 2 cups dill pickle chips or spears, drained and patted dry
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 cup cornmeal
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Pickled-Wrapped Bites
12 - 8 large dill pickle spears
13 - 8 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
14 - 8 slices deli turkey or ham (optional, omit for vegetarian)
→ Assorted Pickled Vegetables
15 - 1 cup pickled carrots
16 - 1 cup pickled onions
17 - 1 cup pickled green beans
18 - 1 cup pickled jalapeños
19 - 1 cup pickled cauliflower or other favorite pickled vegetables
→ Dipping Sauce
20 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
21 - 2 tablespoons pickle brine
22 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
# Directions:
01 - Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, blend flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Dip each dried pickle chip or spear in the buttermilk, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture. Press lightly to ensure even coating.
02 - Heat approximately 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry coated pickles in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove fried pickles with a slotted spoon and arrange on paper towels to drain excess oil.
03 - Lay out Swiss or cheddar cheese slices on a flat surface. If preferred, add a deli turkey or ham slice on top of each cheese slice. Place a pickle spear at one end and roll tightly; secure with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat for all pickle spears.
04 - On a serving platter, arrange fried pickles, pickled-wrapped bites, and assorted pickled vegetables artfully for presentation.
05 - Stir together ranch dressing, pickle brine, and chopped fresh dill in a small bowl until homogeneous. Serve dipping sauce alongside platter.
