Pizza Salad
Pizza Salad is a delicious twist on your favorite pizza flavors, served in a refreshing salad form. This dish combines the savory taste of pizza with fresh vegetables, making it a fun and healthy option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
For the salad
- 6 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 5 ounces mini mozzarella balls
- 2/3 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 2 cups chopped bell pepper
- 4 packed cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 4 packed cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 pieces breadsticks to serve on the side
Instructions
Preparation
- In a jar, add the red wine vinegar, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, sugar, dried oregano, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Shake the jar until everything is well combined. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- In a large bowl, combine the pepperoni, mini mozzarella balls, black olives, sliced red onion, chopped bell pepper, shredded iceberg lettuce, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss everything together until all the ingredients are nicely coated.
- Top your salad with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve it immediately with warm breadsticks.
Notes
Feel free to mix in your favorite pizza toppings. If you prefer a spicy kick, consider adding pepperoncini or jalapeño slices to the salad. For a vegetarian version, simply leave out the pepperoni and add more veggies. You can make a Caesar-style Pizza Salad by using a Caesar dressing instead of the vinaigrette. Just toss in some croutons, and you have a new flavor experience.