Description
Chopped Italian Salad Pizza is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that transforms classic salad ingredients into a delectable pizza experience. With a crispy crust topped with fresh veggies, creamy mozzarella, and zesty dressing, each bite brings a delightful crunch and refreshing taste. Perfect for summer gatherings, casual dinners, or impressing guests at brunch, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees smiles all around. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable culinary celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (burrata or mozzarella balls)
- 1/2 cup olives (Kalamata or green), pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches wide and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While the crust bakes, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
- Once baked, sprinkle fresh mozzarella over the hot crust and drizzle Italian dressing over the top.
- Finish by adding chopped basil leaves for an aromatic touch.
- Slice into squares or wedges and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg