Mandarin Orange Salad

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• pinch sugar
• pinch ground white pepper
• cayenne pepper to taste
• 3 large heads butter lettuce − torn, washed and dried
• 1 small Vidalia sweet onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 6 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
• salt and pepper to taste

Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream,
mayonnaise, milk, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, sugar,
white pepper and cayenne pepper. Store in an air−tight container
and refrigerate.
Prepare the salad in a large bowl by combining the lettuce, onion,
oranges and mushrooms. Add enough dressing to coat and toss.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add croutons if desired.