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!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 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
- Ranch Dressing homemade or store-bought
- Italian Dressing homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
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