Best Pizzeria Salad Recipes

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (16 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch crushed red pepper
12 ounces marinated artichoke quarters, drained and halved lengthwise
10 1/2 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces ciliegine mozzarella (cherry-size mozzarella balls), halved
6 ounces pitted medium black olives, drained
1 head romaine lettuce, quartered lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
5 ounces spring mix lettuce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt

Steps:

For the vinaigrette: In a jar, combine the vinegar, oil, shallot, honey, mustard, salt and crushed red pepper. Seal with a lid and shake until emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to use.
For the salad: Combine the artichokes, tomatoes, mozzarella and olives in a salad bowl. Toss with 1/3 cup vinaigrette. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.
When ready to serve, add the romaine, spring mix, basil and oregano and season with salt. Serve immediately.

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 main-dish servings; 8 side salads.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 prebaked mini pizza crusts
1/2 cup Western, Catalina or French salad dressing
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or oregano
1 package (10 ounces) torn romaine lettuce (8 cups)
1 cup sliced pepperoni or chopped Canadian bacon
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese or cheese blend
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

Bake pizza crusts at 400° for 8-10 minutes or grill over medium heat until desired crispness. When cool enough to handle, tear into bite-size pieces; set aside., In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and basil; set aside. In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, pizza crusts, pepperoni, cheese and olives. Toss to mix ingredients. Drizzle each serving with dressing.

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