Salad Pizza
Pizza and salad go perfectly together, so logically putting the two together makes perfect sense right? This Salad Pizza does that with a combination of a white pizza and a vinaigrette salad on top. I think we all want to eat our favorite foods without feeling guilty. That is what I love about this pizza. It allows us to eat pizza with a healthy salad on top!
I will leave the crust up to you. I love making a fresh pizza crust, like this one. But in a pinch, it’s just as good picking up a refrigerated pizza crust for this recipe. Simply follow the instructions for the crust.
If you like white pizza, you will love this recipe. It uses ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and a little grated Parmesan. First mix the ricotta with garlic, salt, and pepper. Then add the rest of the cheese.
This goes in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 400°. Remove the pizza when it is done to your desired taste. I tend to like my cheese a little brown, especially on the corners. I also love a crunchy crust!
In a separate bowl, you will add your balsamic vinaigrette to about 4 cups of mixed greens. This recipe can be whatever you enjoy — if not, check out my vinaigrette recipe below. You’ll add the salad to the pizza, cut and serve. You can add some red pepper flakes if you want something a little spicer! For this dish, I would go with a white wine. I like a buttery Chardonnay or a Pinot Gris with this piza.
Salad Pizza
Enjoy your favorite pizza with a little salad! This Salad Pizza allows you to do that...guilt free!
Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinager
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Black Pepper to taste
- Drizzle Honey
Salad Pizza
- 1 Pizza Crust pre-made or homemade
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 4 cups Mixed Greens
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinaigrette
Instructions
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and honey to a mixing bowl and whisk together
For the Salad Pizza
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Pre-heat oven to 400° and follow instructions on the pizza crust. Pre-cook the crust for just a few minutes before spreading the cheese on top.
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In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, garlic, and salt & pepper. Spread over the pizza crust, leaving about an inch on the sides of the crust.
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Add the mozzarella and parmesan cheese to the top of the ricotta mixture. Put in oven for 15-20 minutes or until it reaches your desired taste.
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In a separate bowl, add the balsamic vinaigrette to the mixed greens. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed. Spread the salad on top of the finished pizza.
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Cut the pizza into slices and serve.
Recipe Notes
This is a wonderful date night meal or even for a ladies lunch. This goes perfectly with a nice dry white wine!
