As a health coach, one thing I always hear is that healthy food is boring. I am here to tell you that is absolutely false! You don’t have to eat a boring salad at every meal (or even a salad at all). However, if you are looking for a fresh new salad to add to your rotation this Pizza Salad is an exciting way to add variety. It has all the great topping that a traditional pizza would have, but is on the lighter side. It is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a dish to take to a party.
The key to eating healthy is taking the food you already love and making small, healthier adjustments that fit your lifestyle! I am not here to tell you that you can never have pizza but I am going to tell you that if you are looking for a lighter option that is still delicious you can try this recipe out.
This Pizza Salad is one of my new favorite lunches and is super easy to make. You can customize it how you like your regular pizza and throw your toppings on a bed of lettuce! It only takes about 10 minutes to throw together so you can do it while working at home or quick in the morning on your way out the door.
Tips for Pizza Salad:
- I like using Applegate pepperoni or salami- they have Whole30 Approved varieties of meats and varieties that are not Whole30, so be sure to check the labels.
- If you are doing a Whole30 I recommend using Prosciutto (True Story, Costco, Trader Joe’s all have kinds that are compatible) or Chomps Pepperoni Turkey are great options for this salad.
- Don’t be afraid to use any other meat you like too!
- If you like some cheese, you can always add some shredded cheese on top of this salad.
- In this recipe, I use basil and oregano, however, you have specific pizza seasoning on hand, you can use that instead!
- To save some time, you can chop everything and store separately in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy.
If you are looking for another delicious salad, check out this Autumn Chop Salad or this Asian Chicken Salad.
Pizza Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 head Romain or Red Leaf Lettuce
- 1 Green Bell Pepper diced
- 1 cup Mushrooms chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1/2 cup Olives I use Kalamata, but you can use any olives you like
- 10 slices Pepperoni or Salami I use Applegate
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Olive oil
- 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Basil
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Toss all of the salad ingredients together in a large bowl or divide into 4 equal bowls.
- Combine all the dressing ingredients into a jar or small bowl and whisk together.
- Pour the dressing over the top of the salad and enjoy!
Notes
- I like using Applegate pepperoni or salami- they have Whole30 Approved varieties of meats and varieties that are not Whole30, so be sure to check the labels.
- If you are doing a Whole30 I recommend using Prosciutto (True Story, Costco, Trader Joe’s all have kinds that are compatible) or Chomps Pepperoni Turkey are great options for this salad.
- Don’t be afraid to use any other meat you like too!
- If you like some cheese, you can always add some shredded cheese on top of this salad.
- In this recipe, I use basil and oregano, however, you have specific pizza seasoning on hand, you can use that instead!
- To save some time, you can chop everything and store separately in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy.
