Mama Rose's Pepperoni Pizza Salad
Elevate your salad game with Mama Rose's Pepperoni Pizza Salad—where classic pizzeria flavors meet fresh, leafy greens. This vibrant dish features a crave-worthy combination of crisp romaine lettuce, nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty pepperoni slices, creamy mozzarella pearls, and tangy black olives. Garlic-flavored croutons and fresh basil add a savory crunch and herby flair, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette infused with Italian seasoning ties it all together. Perfect as a quick and easy meal, this 15-minute recipe serves up the bold, cheesy essence of pizza in a light, refreshing salad that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 20 pieces pepperoni slices
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- 0.5 cup black olives (pitted and sliced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup croutons (garlic-flavor preferred)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl along with the baby spinach.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Add the pepperoni slices, mozzarella pearls, black olives, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
Step 4
Sprinkle the garlic-flavored croutons and chopped fresh basil over the salad.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy the flavors of a pizza in a refreshing salad form!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1032.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2173.4 |
| Total Fat 151.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 47.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 191.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5724.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 138.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.3g | |
| Protein 71.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1164.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1346.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories