Loaded Wedge Salad

Serves 4

Wedge Salad Ingredients

• 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into wedges
• 4 strips crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 hardboiled eggs, diced or grated
• 1/2 Cup Aleia’s Panko
• 1/2 Cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 Cup red onion, diced and then soaked in water & champagne vinegar
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp champagne vinegar
• 3 Tbsp fresh chives, sliced
• 3 Tbsp scallions, sliced on the bias
• 1 Cup Aleia’s Seasoned or Garlic Croutons

Ranch Dressing Ingredients

• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp dried minced onion
• 2 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 tsp dried chives
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried dill
• Pinch each of salt & fresh black pepper

Dressing Prep

1. Add all ingredients to a jar and shake vigorously. Or, whisk them together in a small bowl.
2. Refrigerate until ready to use

Crispy Lemon Panko Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Aleia’s Panko
• 1 Tbsp salted butter
• 1 Tbsp lemon oil or olive oil
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest

Panko Prep

1. Heat oil and butter in sauté pan over medium heat. Add Panko and stir frequently, until beginning to brown, 1-2 minutes
2. Transfer to a small bowl
3. Mix in lemon zest, set aside

Preparation

• Make the dressing, refrigerate
• Soak the red onions. Place the diced onions in a small bowl and add 1/4 Cup cold water plus 2 Tbsp of champagne or vinegar. Soak for at least 30 minutes and drain before using
• Make the lemon Panko, set aside
• Make your hardboiled eggs, can be made ahead
• Prepare the bacon, microwave, bake or sauté full strips, then chop
• Cut the lettuce. Remove any loose or damaged outer leaves from the head of the iceberg lettuce. Cut the head of lettuce into wedges and remove the stem.
• Clean the lettuce. Rinse the lettuce wedges under cold water to remove any dirt and debris. Pat dry with paper towels and store in the fridge until ready to use.
• Prep the toppings: Crumble the bacon, chop the eggs, dice the tomatoes
• Arrange the lettuce wedges on a plate or platter and drizzle with dressing. Top with all the toppings, sprinkle with crispy breadcrumbs and croutons. Top with fresh chives and scallions

Note

• Use your favorite store-bought ranch or blue cheese dressing.
• Add your favorite cheese.
• Toppings to add: Avocado, chickpeas, green peas, purple cabbage, cucumbers, olives, capers, anchovies.
• Try it with romaine or radicchio.

Enjoy!