Italian Salad Pizza

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A quick and easy vegetarian main featuring a cheesy pizza base topped with a crisp Italian salad.
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This Italian Salad Pizza offers a delightful twist on traditional pizza by combining a warm, cheesy crust with a cool, crisp salad topping. The dish starts with a prebaked pizza shell layered with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, then topped with ripe tomato slices. After a brief bake, it’s crowned with a refreshing mix of romaine lettuce, watercress, roasted red peppers, and olives tossed in Italian dressing. The contrast between the hot, savory base and the cool, tangy salad creates a unique texture and flavor profile. ItâÂÂs a perfect solution for weeknight dinners when you want something satisfying yet light. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite for its balance of comfort and freshness.

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Italian Salad Pizza

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 192.4

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This Italian Salad Pizza offers a delightful twist on traditional pizza by combining a warm, cheesy crust with a cool, crisp salad topping. The dish starts with a prebaked pizza shell layered with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, then topped with ripe tomato slices. After a brief bake, it&# 226;ÂÂs crowned with a refreshing mix of romaine lettuce, watercress, roasted red peppers, and olives tossed in Italian dressing. The contrast between the hot, savory base and the cool, tangy salad creates a unique texture and flavor profile. ItâÂÂs a perfect solution for weeknight dinners when you want something satisfying yet light. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite for its balance of comfort and freshness.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450ðF (232ðC).
  2. Core tomatoes and slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
  3. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the pizza shell.
  4. Top the cheese with tomato slices, slightly overlapping them.
  5. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine romaine lettuce, watercress, roasted peppers, and olives.
  7. Sprinkle Italian dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Remove pizza from the oven and immediately top with the salad mixture.
  9. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 192.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.4g18%
Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
Cholesterol 27.6mg10%
Sodium 483.7mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 13.2g5%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugars 6.7g
Protein 13.8g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

To use tortillas instead of a pizza shell: Place four flour tortillas on baking sheets and toast in a 450ðF oven for about 4 minutes, or until light golden brown.

For best results, assemble the salad just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.

You can substitute regular Italian dressing if reduced-calorie is not available.

Keywords: italian, salad, pizza, vegetarian, tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, romaine, watercress, roasted peppers, olives, quick dinner, easy recipe, crispy, cheesy, fresh, healthy, weeknight meal
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