Wedge Salad

Wedge Salad with Lemon Pepper “Proutons™”

 

Wedge Salad

Wedge Salad with Lemon Pepper “Proutons™”

This herbaceous salad has lots of bright, citrus notes and is the ultimate in crunch and freshness. The Lemon Pepper “Proutons” - pretzel nugget croutons - give the dish the perfect topping and flavor finish.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 84 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 hearts of romaine or bundles of Bibb lettuce
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • ½ clove garlic
  • 1 cup Lemon Pepper OMG! Pretzels
  • ¼ cup Cotija cheese crumbled, optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Quick pickle the red onion - add the onion slices, sugar, vinegar and a pinch of salt to a small bowl, stir and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Wash and dry lettuce. Cut lengthwise into thirds.
  • In a blender, combine the sour cream, lime juice, garlic and cilantro, Add salt and pepper to taste. NOTE - you can add some olive oil as needed to thin out the dressing.
  • Place the lettuce on a platter. Drizzle with dressing (PRO TIP: Place the dressing in a zipper top bag and cut a small hole in one corner. Then squeeze the dressing in a zig zag pattern over the lettuce for a beautiful presentation.) and then top with pickled onions, cheese and OMG! Lemon Pepper Pretzels.
  • Add a few cilantro leaves for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3522IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Wedge Salad with Lemon Pepper “Proutons™”
Amount per Serving
Calories
84
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
118
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
163
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
3522
IU
70
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
73
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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