Pizza Salad
Pizza and salad might sound like total opposites, one’s cheesy, gooey, and indulgent, while the other is light, crisp, and refreshing. But put them together? You’ve got the best of both worlds in one bowl.
My love for big green salads has no limits, and I’ve been known to transform all kinds of comfort food into my kind of salad. I’m laughably known for my Fritos-Every-Day-Diet, as corn chips are my salad topping of choice most days.
Street tacos meet the Big Green Salad in this Carnitas Salad Bowl that I can’t get enough of lately. Crunchy lettuce is layered with juicy carnitas, tomatoes, avocado, onions, corn, beans, and cheese, then topped with a squeeze of lime. While I’m a huge fan of homemade salad dressings, this salad is so flavorful I just squeeze a lime over the top and finish with a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
This BLT Salad is fully loaded with crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet tomatoes and fresh corn, salty bacon, rich and creamy avocado slices, cubed cheddar cheese, crunchy croutons, and the perfect ranch dressing.
BBQ chicken salad with sweet potato fries has become one of my favorite lunches over the past couple of years. This is a cold garden salad tossed with warm and saucy barbecue chicken, then topped with crisp, hot sweet potato fries.
All the awesomeness of the popular grinder sandwich is tossed into this salad with crunchy greens, juicy tomatoes, and a medley of meats and cheeses. Then it’s drizzled with a delicious creamy dressing to make this Italian grinder salad.
Pizza Salad
Fresh garden salad is topped with warm and cheesy pizza “croutons” for a fun and totally satisfying twist on pizza night. It’s playful, delicious, and as much fun to eat as it is to make. Leftover pizza has never had it so good.
If you’ve never tried pizza croutons before, you’re in for a treat. Imagine your favorite slice with its crispy crust, melty cheese, and favorite toppings. Then picture it cut into bite-sized pieces that add a little crunch, a little chew, and a whole lot of happiness to your salad.
If I say so myself, this is a genius way to use up leftover pizza (if that ever happens in your house!) or an excuse to stash an extra slice or two for future salad making before the kids devour it all.
If you’ve ever needed proof that salad doesn’t have to be boring (and maybe even that pizza can, in fact, be a little bit healthy), you’re welcome. Because honestly, why choose between pizza and salad when you can have both in one bite?
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Pizza Salad
Cheesy pizza “croutons” top fresh salad for a fun and totally satisfying twist on pizza night. Drizzle some ranch dressing and dig in!
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 523kcal
- 2 slices of pizza cut into ½-inch pieces, about 3-4 cups worth
- 8 cups romaine lettuce sliced thin and roughly chopped
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 2-4 tablespoons Italian Dressing homemade or store-bought
- 6 fresh basil leaves very thinly sliced OPTIONAL
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Optional Salad Dressings for serving
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Cut the pizza into tiny pieces and spread them across a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for about 6-8 minutes until warmed through, with melting cheese.
While the pizza is warming, combine the lettuce and tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle Italian salad dressing over the vegetables and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with basil, if desired, and toss to mix throughout. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Toss again.
Scoop the salad into bowls and top with the warm pizza croutons. Serve immediately. Drizzle with additional Italian dressing or Ranch dressing, if desired.
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1463mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 9258IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 734mg | Iron: 6mg
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