Warm Broccoli Salad With Bacon Dressing Still Counts As Salad

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon (about 6 ounces), chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 2 heads broccoli, crowns cut into 2-inch florets and stems peeled and cut into half-moons (about 10 cups)
• 3 small shallots, sliced into rings (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 2 garlic cloves, grated, divided
• 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned panko
• 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
• Lemon wedges, for serving