Best 20 Pizza Salad Recipes

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Calling all pizza lovers and salad enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where two worlds collide to create a delightful dish that will tantalize your taste buds – the Pizza Salad! This innovative recipe combines the best of both worlds, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. In this article, you'll find a collection of mouthwatering pizza salad recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a classic pizza salad with fresh mozzarella and tangy dressing, a hearty salad loaded with grilled chicken and roasted vegetables, or a vegan option bursting with colorful veggies and a zesty dressing, we've got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's dive into the world of pizza salads!

Let's cook with our recipes!

PIZZA SALAD I



Pizza Salad I image

If you love the taste of pizza but don't want the calories of a deep dish crust, try this pizza salad!

Provided by Patrick

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
½ pound salami, cut into strips
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup pitted black olives, halved
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, salami, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, tomato, olives and chives. Mix well to combine.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the tomato sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, oregano and pepper. Pour enough dressing over salad to coat, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1691.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA SALAD



Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad image

A great cold pasta salad that can taste like your favorite pizza... depending on what toppings you like!

Provided by sandy

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h36m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces penne pasta
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ cup sliced black olives
1 (3 ounce) package pepperoni slices, cut into quarters
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup Italian-style salad dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large serving bowl.
  • Place green and red bell peppers, tomato, mushrooms, olives, and pepperoni in the bowl of pasta.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly. Top with mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 851.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

PEPPERONI PIZZA SALAD



Pepperoni Pizza Salad image

I like to serve this refreshing salad during the summer when my family craves pizza but I don't want to heat up the house by turning on the oven. It's so popular at potlucks that I always bring home an empty bowl. -Cathy Riebschlager, Hordville, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup salad croutons

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green peppers, cheese, pepperoni, olives and onion. In a small bowl, combine the tomato juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, basil and pepper. , Pour over tomato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SUPREME PIZZA PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings as a side

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
8 fresh white button mushrooms, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 stick pepperoni, casing removed and cut into a small dice
1 pound ball fresh mozzarella or fresh smoked mozzarella, diced
20 leaves fresh basil, torn or thinly sliced
1 pound wagon wheel pasta, cooked to al dente and cooled under cold water, then drained
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves or Italian dried seasoning
1 rounded tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, eyeball it
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, peppers, pepperoni, mozzarella, basil and pasta in a big bowl. Whisk garlic salt, oregano or Italian seasoning, tomato paste and vinegar together. Stream in extra-virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk dressing. When oil is incorporated, pour dressing over pasta salad, add a few grinds of black pepper to the bowl, then toss salad to coat evenly. Adjust your seasonings and serve salad. Leftovers make a great lunch or snack the next day!

PIZZA PASTA SALAD



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This pasta salad is a popular addition to summer menus. My children love this salad.-Danielle Carpenter, Vienna, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup (4 ounces) cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper; shake well. , Drain pasta; rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add pasta. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

SALAD PIZZA WITH WHITE BEANS AND PARMESAN



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Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen's tricolore salad pizza, this pizza features a mountain of brightly dressed greens and beans atop a crisp Parmesan crust. Rolling the dough very thin takes some patience, but the reward is a snappy crust similar to that of pizza tonda, a thin-crust pie that's popular in Rome. The salad is made of arugula, white beans and pickled pepperoncini, dressed simply with olive oil and the brine from the peppers, but any salad topping would do. (The C.P.K. original had radicchio, greens, tomatoes and a vinaigrette.) With an abundance of leaves atop, fold the pieces in half to eat, or embrace the mess - it's all part of the fun.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, vegetables, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15-ounce) can white beans, such as cannellini or Great Northern, rinsed
1/4 cup sliced pickled pepperoncini (about 6 to 8 peppers), plus 2 tablespoons brine
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough, at room temperature, divided into two 8-ounce portions
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
3 to 5 ounces baby arugula

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 500 degrees. Place a sheet pan in the oven to heat.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the white beans, pepperoncini, pickle brine and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Place a kitchen towel on a work surface, then place an upside-down sheet pan or cutting board on the towel. (This will serve as your pizza peel; the towel stabilizes the setup as you roll the dough). Lightly grease a piece of parchment with olive oil and place on top of the upside-down sheet pan. With a lightly greased rolling pin, roll one half of the dough on the parchment as thin as you can, about 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick. (If the dough retracts, let it rest a few minutes before continuing.)
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup Parmesan over the dough. Remove the preheated sheet pan from the oven, and carefully slide the parchment with the dough onto the hot baking sheet. Cook until golden brown on the top and bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, roll out the remaining dough on a second piece of greased parchment and cover with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Transfer the first pizza to a cooling rack to crisp, then repeat with the second piece of dough.
  • Add the arugula to the bean mixture, season with salt and pepper, and stir gently to combine. Top each pizza with the salad, plus more grated or shaved Parmesan.

PIZZA SALAD



Pizza Salad image

A fun summer dish, this is a different salad that tastes as good as it looks. I love to take it to parties-the wonderful zesty flavor really complements a barbecue! -Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound spiral macaroni, cooked and drained
3 medium tomatoes, diced and seeded
16 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1 to 2 bunches green onions, sliced
3 ounces sliced pepperoni
3/4 cup canola oil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Croutons, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine macaroni, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, green onions and pepperoni. In a small bowl, combine oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar and seasonings. Pour over macaroni mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Top with croutons just before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

HERBED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



Herbed Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 1 pizza

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for oiling the baking sheet
1 disc Pizza Dough, recipe follows
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus one 3-ounce chunk Parmesan, for shaving
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, sliced into small pieces
Roasted Chicken Breast, recipe follows, sliced on the bias
Green Herb Dressing, recipe follows
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for oiling the bowl
4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 scant teaspoon ground thyme
1 scant teaspoon ground oregano
1 scant teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 anchovy fillets
2 cloves garlic
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F. Oil a baking sheet.
  • Roll out one disc of the Pizza Dough on a floured surface as thinly as possible and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the olive oil and sprinkle with the grated Parmesan, salt and pepper.
  • Bake on the lowest oven rack until the crust is cooked through and the cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the lettuce in a large bowl and add the Roasted Chicken Breast slices. Use a vegetable peeler to shave off large, thin slices of Parmesan over the leaves. Drizzle about half of the Green Herb Dressing over the top and toss gently to coat. Add more dressing if needed.
  • Remove the pizza crust from the oven, place a generous amount of the salad on top, shave over extra Parmesan and serve.
  • Sprinkle the yeast over 1 1/2 cups of warm--not lukewarm--water.
  • In a mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the flour and salt. With the mixer running on low speed, drizzle in the olive oil and mix until combined. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until combined.
  • Coat a separate mixing bowl with a light drizzle of olive oil and tip the dough in. Form a ball and toss to coat the dough ball in the olive oil. Divide into 2 balls. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to rise for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 or 4 days refrigerated.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil.
  • Put the chicken breasts on the prepared roasting pan, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the thyme, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Roast until cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool.
  • Add the mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire, anchovies, garlic and lemon juice to a blender or food processor. Pulse the processor or blend on low speed for several seconds. Scrape the sides and pulse again until everything is fairly smooth. With the food processor or blender running, drizzle in the olive oil in a small stream. Scrape the sides and mix again to thoroughly combine. Add the basil, parsley, Parmesan and some salt and pepper and blend until the herbs are chopped and the Parmesan is combined. The dressing will go green at this stage. Refrigerate the dressing for a few hours before using it on the salad.

PIZZA SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



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Many of the ingredients in a deluxe pizza go into this no-hassle salad. Feel free to substitute pepperoni for the Canadian bacon. The dressing is great on other salads, too.-Wendy Nickel, Kiester, MN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10-1/2 cups salad plus 3/4 cup leftover dressing.

Number Of Ingredients 18

VINAIGRETTE:
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 pound Canadian bacon, cut into thin strips
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges and seeded
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced chives

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Chill until serving., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, bacon, cheeses, tomatoes, pepper, olives, basil and chives. Just before serving, whisk dressing and drizzle 1 cup over salad; toss to coat. Save remaining dressing for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PIZZA DOUGH SALAD BOWL



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 pound store-bought pizza dough
Nonstick cooking spray, for the bowl
3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup green pitted Castelvetrano olives
1/2 cup sliced marinated roasted red peppers
12 slices salami, half cut into strips
6 ounces cubed mozzarella
Fresh basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the bowl: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour.
  • Stretch out the pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Place a 10-inch metal bowl upside down on a baking tray. Cover the outside of the bowl with cooking spray. Drape the dough over the bowl. (Make sure the dough is not too thin.)
  • Mix the melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl and brush over the dough, reserving extra. Bake until the dough is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • For the dressing: Meanwhile, mix the oil, vinegar, mustard and oregano together in a bowl.
  • Carefully remove the cooked pizza crust from the bowl using a kitchen towel or oven mitts. Brush the inside of the bread bowl with the remaining garlic butter and allow it cool and crisp.
  • For the salad: Add the lettuce, olives, peppers, strips of salami and cubed mozzarella to a bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss. Tip into the pizza bowl. Fold the remaining slices of salami into quarters and arrange on top of the salad. Garnish with the basil.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza image

This delectable cold pizza proves that you can eat well even when you're eating healthy. A tube of refrigerated pizza crust is baked, spread with some seasoned cream cheese and topped with nicely dressed salad fixings and moist chicken. -Amber Zurbrugg Alliance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup fat-free creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
4 cups thinly sliced romaine
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Unroll pizza crust onto a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Prick with a fork. Bake at 400° for 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the dressing, 1/4 cup Parmesan, lemon-pepper and garlic. Combine cream cheese and half of the dressing mixture until well blended., Combine romaine, red pepper and olives. Add remaining dressing mixture; toss. Spread cream cheese mixture over crust. Top with romaine mixture, chicken and remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 952mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CLASSIC SWEDISH PIZZA SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Classic Swedish Pizza Salad Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Birgitta

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 teaspoons white wine vinegar
5 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano, optional
1/2 teaspoon basil, optional
2 cups cabbage, very finely shredded

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Place the cabbage in a separate large bowl and pour the dressing over. Using clean hands, squeeze and knead the cabbage well to release juices. Do a taste test and adjust the flavor to your preference. Put a heavy bowl on top of the salad and weigh it down. Leave the salad to rest overnight in the refrigerator. I usually make a bigger batch than I have written up here because this cabbage salad makes a marvelous accompaniment to other dishes too. It keeps well for 5 to 6 in the fridge. When the salad starts to smell like an old scouring cloth, it's time to throw it away.

CRISPY TORTILLA PIZZA AND SAVINGS SALAD



Crispy Tortilla Pizza and Savings Salad image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large yellow onion, halved, then sliced 1/4-inch-thick
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sausage, removed from casings
4 teaspoons olive oil
Four 12-inch flour tortillas
2 large tomatoes, sliced into thin rounds (about 16 slices)
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 small tomato, diced
4 strips cooked bacon, chopped
1/3 cup blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • For the caramelized onions: Cook the onions in the butter and oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • For the pizza: Cook the sausage in a skillet, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until crumbled and cooked through. Set aside.
  • Adjust an oven rack in the middle position and preheat the broiler to high. Add the oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add a tortilla; this will start crisping the bottom of the tortilla before it goes in the oven. Almost immediately, build the pizza right in the pan, starting with a quarter of the tomatoes followed by the a quarter of the cheese, making sure the cheese goes all the way to the edge and beyond. Then add a quarter of the onions and a quarter of the sausage. Transfer the skillet to the broiler and cook until the cheese is golden brown and melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining pizza ingredients to make 3 more pizzas. (You can hold the pizzas in a warm oven while you make the others.)
  • For the salad: Place the lettuce in a salad bowl. Top with the tomatoes and bacon and drizzle with dressing.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN WALDORF SALAD COPYCAT



California Pizza Kitchen Waldorf Salad Copycat image

My absolute favorite salad at any restaurant. Unlike a typical Waldorf in that they serve it with Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette rather than a creamy dressing. So easy to throw together, too - grill the chicken a day before or even while putting together the salad ingredients! Makes 2 dinner-sized salads - adjust the amounts accordingly if you prefer less greens. The dressing recipe makes more like 8 servings as I like to keep extra on hand. I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by princessbride029

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 grilled chicken breasts, chilled (may use pre-packaged, pre-sliced if in time crunch, although home-grilled is always best)
6 cups mixed baby greens
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1 granny smith apple, chopped in bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup celery, diced (I omit this due to personal preference)
1/2 cup candied walnuts (don't skip, the best part!)
crumbled gorgonzola
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup olive oil (I tend to decrease the oil and it's still tasty)

Steps:

  • For dressing:.
  • Whisk together all ingredients well.
  • Chill until serving.
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, shake or whisk prior to serving. (It may store longer than this, but it never stays around long enough without being eaten for me to know!).
  • For the salad:.
  • Toss field greens, fruits and celery, if included, in desired amount of dressing.
  • Place evenly divided portions on two large, chilled plates.
  • Top with sliced, chilled chicken breast, candied walnuts, and Gorgonzola.
  • Voila! Enjoy!

PIZZA SALAD II



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This pasta salad has all the standard ingredients of a deluxe pizza!

Provided by Tony

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package small shell pasta
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 ½ ounces sliced pepperoni sausage
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato, green onions, mushrooms, pepperoni, olives, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss together and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Before serving, add dressing and cheese; mix together well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 681.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD PIZZA



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound chicken tenders
1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing, plus 2 tablespoons (recommended: Wishbone)
1 (12-inch) thin pizza crust (recommended: Boboli)
1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella and asiago cheese (recommended: Sargento)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (recommended: Kraft)
4 cups hearts of romaine, shredded (recommended: Ready Pac)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (recommended: ReaLemon)
1/4 cup Caesar salad dressing (recommended: Wishbone)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (recommended: Kraft)
1 cup seasoned croutons (recommended: Marie Callender's)

Steps:

  • Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
  • In a bowl, combine chicken tenders with 1/2 cup salad dressing; set aside. Brush pizza crust with remaining 2 tablespoons of dressing and top with cheeses; set aside.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and cook on hot oiled grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until just done. Remove from grill and place on top of pizza.
  • Slide pizza onto grill and cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and begun to bubble.
  • For the topping:
  • While pizza is cooking, toss shredded romaine with lemon juice. Add 1/4 cup dressing and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Toss and set aside.
  • Remove pizza from grill and cut into wedges. Top with salad and garnish with croutons. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN SALAD PIZZA



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This is something great if you are getting sick of plain old salad and need to liven it up a bit. I found this in a Pampered Chef cookbook. My mom served it to her bookclub friends who are all on weightwatchers and they loved it. Great for a light summer meal.

Provided by kleigh83

Categories     Greens

Time 27m

Yield 1 pizza, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 ounce) package prepared pizza crust
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
5 cups romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425* Roll out dough into desired shape.
  • Press garlic over dough and spread.
  • Sprinkle with oregano and basil.
  • Place on bottom rack of oven for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
  • While crust is cooking, place lettuce, onion, tomato,olives, and dressing into a large bowl and toss to coat.
  • When you remove the crust from the oven, immediately sprinkle with mozzarella and 1/2 of the parmasean cheeses.
  • While still warm top with salad mixture.
  • Use remaining cheese to top salad.
  • Serve immediately.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN SALAD (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN COPYCAT)



Moroccan Chicken Salad (California Pizza Kitchen Copycat) image

Had this last week at CPK and just had to figure out how to make it. I think this is pretty close! It's delicious nevertheless.

Provided by hotdishmama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butternut squash, diced
1 (8 ounce) can beets, diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 hard-boiled egg, diced
1 avocado, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup dates or 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, sliced
1/4 cup girard's champagne dressing
1/4 cup roasted almonds
3 boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the spiced chicken: combine coriander and cinnamon with olive oil to make a paste. Spread on chicken breasts with a bbq brush or fingers; cook chicken in pan or grill (I used my Foreman grill and it worked well) until fully cooked. Let chicken cool and slice.
  • While chicken is cooking, roast diced squash in a 400 degree oven for about ten minutes (I used my toaster oven).
  • Toss all other ingredients together with the champagne dressing to taste. Top with sliced chicken & almonds.

PEPPERNONI PIZZA AND ANTIPAST-NO MEAT SALAD



PepperNOni Pizza and Antipast-NO Meat Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 52

1 small, firm zucchini
Salt
About 1 1/2 teaspoons or scant half palmful pimenton or smoked paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
One 15-ounce can whole Italian tomatoes
2 tablespoons EVOO
1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar or honey
2 cloves garlic
A few leaves of fresh basil
Salt
One 1-pound ball dough from market or your favorite pizza parlor, or EZ Pizza Dough, recipe follows
AP flour, for stretching dough
About 1 tablespoon cornmeal or semolina
EVOO spray
Salt and pepper or red chile flakes
2 cups shredded mozzarella or mozzarella and provolone
1 cup acacia honey or other light in color and flavor honey
3 scant tablespoons Calabrian chile paste
A few leaves torn fresh basil, to serve
Dried oregano, to serve
Vegetable Antipasti Salad, recipe follows
1 cup warm water
1 package active dry yeast (look for pouches marked "For Pizza")
2 tablespoons EVOO, plus some for bowl
1 tablespoon acacia honey or other light in color and flavor honey
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups AP flour, plus more to roll dough
1 bulb fennel
3 heads gem romaine or 1 small head romaine (cleaned)
2 ribs celery with leafy tops
1/2 small red onion
A handful of fresh parsley
A handful of basil leaves
About 1/3 cup EVOO
2 tablespoons white or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper
2 large roasted red peppers
6 grilled artichoke hearts or marinated artichoke hearts
3 to 4 hot pickled cherry peppers
About 1/2 cup semi-dried tomatoes (This product is new to markets; chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil are fine as well.)
1/2 to 3/4 cup pitted Cerignola olives or other olives of choice

Steps:

  • For the zucchini: Preheat the oven to 525 to 550 degrees F (as high as it goes) with rack at center. Preheat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium to medium-high heat, to aid in a crispy bottom crust while pizza is in oven.
  • Gather your ingredients. Thinly slice the zucchini (think pepperoni sausage) and add to strainer. Season with salt, let drain 15 minutes, then pat dry on towel.
  • In a small bowl, combine spices. Add it to the zucchini and toss to combine.
  • For the sauce: In a food processor, combine ingredients for sauce and puree.
  • For the pizza: Roll and stretch dough on lightly floured surface into a 12- to 14-inch even round that will cover pan. (Place some AP flour in a squeeze bottle for flouring counter to roll out dough. I use this tip at home.) Turn off heat under skillet and sprinkle a little cornmeal or semolina in skillet. Press dough into hot skillet and up sides as much as possible. Reminder: The pan is hot. Brush or spray the dough with EVOO and season with a little salt and pepper or red pepper flakes. Top the dough with sauce, half the zucchini, cheese and remaining zucchini, then place pizza in oven.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes to deep golden, brown and bubbly.
  • Use a funnel to fill a squirt bottle with honey and Calabrian chile paste. Run under hot tap water to loosen when using. Hot honey will keep for months in pantry and is great with cheeses for snacking and fried foods as well as pizza, of course.
  • Drizzle the pizza with the hot honey mixture and top with basil and oregano. Serve with Vegetable Antipasti Salad.
  • To a mixer with dough hook attached add warm water and yeast and let the yeast bloom and foam, 5 minutes. Add EVOO, honey and salt and turn on mixer. Add the flour gradually to form dough, then transfer to a bowl drizzled with a little EVOO and cover, let stand 1 hour. Cut dough in half, wrap half the dough and freeze for later use. Roll and press remaining dough on floured surface to 12-inch round.
  • Gather ingredients.
  • Thinly slice fennel. Chop and combine lettuce, celery, onions, parsley and torn basil, arrange on a platter.
  • Combine dressing ingredients (EVOO, vinegar, dried herbs and spices, sugar or honey and lemon juice) in squirt bottle, small jar or bowl, then season with salt and pepper to combine.
  • Slice the peppers into strips, quarter the artichoke hearts, thinly slice the hot cherry peppers. Arrange the vegetables and olives on the bed of salad. Shake up dressing and top evenly over salad to serve.

TACO SALAD PIZZA



Taco Salad Pizza image

When you can't decide between pizza and tacos, make both! Save time by starting with a pre-made frozen CAULIPOWER® crust.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes     Beef

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 CAULIPOWER® Three Cheese Pizza
cooking spray
½ pound ground beef
½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
⅓ cup water
¼ cup salsa
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
¼ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Mexican-style hot sauce
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 Roma tomato, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup tortilla strips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray. Cook ground beef on medium-high heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off grease. Add black beans, water, salsa, and taco seasoning and cook for about 2 minutes more.
  • Unwrap pizza and place on a baking sheet. Spread meat and bean mixture evenly over the crust. Add pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • While pizza is baking, combine sour cream and hot sauce in a small bowl. Transfer to a small zip-top bag and place in the refrigerator.
  • Allow pizza to cool for about 5 minutes, then top with lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, and tortilla strips.
  • Snip off a corner of the zip-top bag and drizzle the sour cream and hot sauce mixture over the pizza.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1058 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of salad greens to add color and texture to your pizza salad. Arugula, spinach, romaine lettuce, and mixed greens are all great options.
  • Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables for your salad. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu are all great additions to a pizza salad.
  • Use a light dressing so that the flavors of the salad shine through. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a great option.
  • Serve your pizza salad immediately after assembling it. This will prevent the salad from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Pizza salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover pizza crust. With so many variations to choose from, there's sure to be a pizza salad recipe that everyone will love.

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