Salad Pizza Recipe
House and Caesar: olive oil, garlic, and Mozzarella topped with a chopped crispy salad tossed with a vinaigrette, tomato, and cucumber.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Salad
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm water with active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to form a pizza base.
- 7
Add Toppings
Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread minced garlic evenly on the dough, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 8
Bake
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden.
Salad Preparation
- 9
Mix Salad
In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and grated parmesan cheese.
- 10
Make Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 11
Combine
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
Final Assembly
- 12
Top Pizza
Once the pizza is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Top the pizza with the prepared salad.
- 13
Serve
Slice the salad pizza and serve immediately for a fresh and delicious meal.