Description
Elevate your pizza night with this vibrant Pizza Salad—a delightful medley of fresh ingredients and bold flavors that beautifully complement any meal. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for casual gatherings, summer barbecues, or as a light lunch option. Loaded with crisp greens, savory cheeses, and a zesty dressing, it satisfies cravings while being customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy the refreshing crunch of vegetables paired with the rich flavors reminiscent of your favorite pizza toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium red onion
- 6 to 8 peperoncini
- 8 slices of provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup garlic or salad vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash and tear the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces; chill in the fridge for added crispness.
- Thinly slice the red onion and mix with the lettuce. Add sliced peperoncini along with a splash of juice from their jar.
- Chop sun-dried tomatoes and sprinkle over the salad (fresh tomatoes can be substituted if desired).
- Dice provolone cheese into small squares and add to the mix, along with freshly chopped chives.
- In a jar, combine your choice of dressing with mayo; whisk until creamy.
- Season the salad with dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper before drizzling with dressing. Top off with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg