Pizza Salad
Craving the flavors of pizza but looking for a fresh twist? This vibrant Pizza Salad is your answer! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and tangy black olives, it’s a pizza-lover’s dream transformed into a refreshing meal. Crunchy croutons add satisfying texture, while a zesty homemade dressing—crafted from marinara sauce, extra virgin olive oil, and aromatic Italian herbs—ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy recipe is perfect as a quick, flavor-packed lunch, a fun party dish, or a unique side salad for pizza night. Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this salad is a creative way to indulge your pizza cravings guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup Black olives (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.5 cup Marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half before adding them to the salad bowl.
Add the shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, sliced black olives, and thinly sliced red onions to the bowl.
Sprinkle the croutons evenly across the salad for a crunchy texture.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the marinara or pizza sauce, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to make the salad dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately as a main course or side dish. Enjoy your pizza-inspired creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.6 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.6 g | 313% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 337 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 8164 mg | 355% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 91.9 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1157 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2162 mg | 46% | |
*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.
