Salads
Southern
Yield: 8-10
Author: Tammy Nichols
Pizza Salad - Master Cookbook Recipe # 570

Pizza Salad - Master Cookbook Recipe # 570

This Pizza Salad is the ultimate "party salad" that combines all the flavors of a deluxe pizza with the freshness of a crisp romaine base. It’s hearty, colorful, and completely customizable,the perfect way to satisfy those pizza cravings in a fun, fresh way!

This is recipe #570 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 20 minCook time: 10 minTotal time: 30 min
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Ingredients

  • 3 Romaine lettuce hearts, sliced
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage (Swaggerty’s Farm recommended)
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni, sliced or mini size
  • 1 cup pearl mozzarella balls
  • 1 pkg small grape tomatoes, halved
  • 12 oz. jar artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced rings
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup colored bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp red onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Italian-style croutons

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain the grease on paper towels and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Prep the Greens: Chop the Romaine lettuce hearts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large, wide serving bowl.
  3. Combine Toppings: Add the halved tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoncini, olives, red onion, bell peppers, pepperoni, artichoke hearts, and (if using) the pineapple.
  4. Add the Meat: Add the cooked Italian sausage to the bowl.
  5. Toss: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the toppings are evenly distributed throughout the lettuce.
  6. Garnish: Top the salad with the pearl mozzarella balls, a generous dusting of grated Parmesan, fresh chopped basil, and a handful of Italian-style croutons just before serving.

Notes

Tammy's Tips

The beauty of this recipe is that every single ingredient (except the lettuce) is optional, so you can build it just like your favorite pizza! I love using the pearl mozzarella because they look like little clouds of cheese throughout the salad. If you're serving this at a party, keep the croutons on the side until the last second so they stay nice and crunchy. It's a real crowd-pleaser!