Just a Pizza Salad No Salad on Crust No Pasta Just Salad
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of "Just a Pizza Salad No Salad on Crust No Pasta Just Salad," a vibrant, gluten-free twist on classic pizza that's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This hearty, no-cook salad combines crisp romaine lettuce with juicy cherry tomatoes, savory mini pepperoni slices, shredded mozzarella, sliced black olives, and thinly sliced red onion, all tied together with a zesty homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant burst of flavor, while optional crunchy croutons take this pizza-inspired dish to the next level. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with bold Italian flavors, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a shareable side. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, it's the ultimate low-carb, savory salad for pizza lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Mini pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup Shredded mozzarella
- 0.25 cup Black olives (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Croutons (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Add the mini pepperoni slices, shredded mozzarella, sliced black olives, and thinly sliced red onion to the salad bowl.
If desired, toss in the croutons for added crunch.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the salad for a burst of flavor.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your pizza-inspired salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.6 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.1 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 288 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 6212 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 63.6 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 623 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1829 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
