Description
Chopped salad pizza blends crisp, fresh greens with a perfectly baked crust, creating a light yet satisfying meal. Zesty dressing and colorful ingredients turn this dish into a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Pizza Base Ingredients:
- 1 ball pizza dough (12–14 ounces / 340–397 grams)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Supplementary Pizza Base Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Chopped Salad Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup chopped pepperoncini
- ¼ cup salami or turkey, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons Italian dressing (or more to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a scorching 450F (230C), positioning a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly.
- Stretch the pizza dough into a circular shape approximately 10-12 inches wide, creating an even surface for toppings.
- Coat the dough with a light layer of olive oil, then evenly distribute mozzarella, Parmesan, and a sprinkle of garlic powder across the surface.
- Transfer the prepared pizza into the hot oven and bake until the edges turn golden and the crust becomes crisp, roughly 10-12 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, combine chopped salad ingredients in a mixing bowl, gently tossing with Italian dressing to ensure each ingredient is well-coated.
- Carefully assess the salad’s flavor profile, adding a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the overall taste.
- After removing the pizza from the oven, allow it to rest and cool slightly for approximately 5 minutes to prevent soggy crust.
- Generously layer the dressed salad mixture over the warm pizza crust, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Slice the pizza into wedges and serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture and fresh salad components.
Notes
- Customize the dough by using whole wheat or gluten-free options for different dietary needs.
- Pre-heating the pizza stone or baking sheet ensures a crispy, restaurant-style crust with perfect texture.
- Experiment with different dressings like ranch or balsamic vinaigrette to change the salad’s flavor profile.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to create a balanced and visually appealing salad topping that distributes evenly across the pizza.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg