Italian Salad Pizza Food

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Place a 10- to 12-inch cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
• Put the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Using your hands or a rolling pin, press or roll the dough into a thin 10- to 12-inch round, depending on the size of your skillet.
• Remove the hot skillet from the oven and sprinkle the bottom with cornmeal. Carefully place the dough in the skillet. Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil. Top with the sauce, mozzarella, 1 cup Parmesan and half of each of the tomatoes, pepperoncini and onion.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the 2 tablespoons Parmesan, the remaining tomatoes, pepperoncini and onion, along with the garlic, vinegar, dried basil and oregano in a mini food processor. Season with salt and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly stream in the 3 tablespoons olive oil. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired.
• Remove the skillet from the oven. Carefully run a metal spatula around and under the crust to ensure no part is sticking to the skillet, then lift and slide the pizza out onto a cutting board. Drizzle with about 1/4 cup of the dressing, sprinkle with fresh basil and pepper. Slice and enjoy immediately, sprinkled with additional Parmesan. Save the remaining dressing for your next salad!

BIG ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor and blitz to blend.
• Place all of the salad ingredients except for the cheese in a large bowl. Right before serving, add about half of the dressing and toss well. Add more dressing little by little as necessary; be sure to dress greens very generously, otherwise salad will be bland. Toss in the cheese, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Note: Ricotta salata is an Italian sheep's milk cheese that has a salty, slightly tangy flavor, almost like a dry Italian feta. It is not the same as the wet ricotta in the tub. You can find it at Whole Foods, gourmet grocers or specialty cheese shops.
• Note: Nutritional information was calculated assuming ½ cup of ricotta salata and all of the dressing was used.

PIZZA SALAD II

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato, green onions, mushrooms, pepperoni, olives, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss together and refrigerate until chilled.
• Before serving, add dressing and cheese; mix together well.

PIZZA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper; shake well. , Drain pasta; rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add pasta. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Place the red onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water (this step keeps the onion's flavor but removes some of its harsh aftertaste). Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a separate bowl and cover with hot water to rehydrate. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• Peel the kale leaves off of the stems and discard the stems. Chop the leaves into very thin ribbons. You will have about 6 cups. Place in a very large mixing bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt. Grab the kale by big handfuls, massaging it with your hands until it turns dark green in color, feels softer, and is fragrant. Don't skip this step! It makes the kale tender and delicious.
• To the bowl, add the romaine, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cheese, salami (if using), pepperoncini, and olives.
• Mix up the dressing: in a large liquid measuring cup or small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients-olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper. Alternatively, you can shake all of the ingredients together in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.
• Drain the red onion and sun-dried tomatoes. Add to the bowl with the romaine mixture.
• If serving the salad all at once, drizzle enough dressing on to lightly coat it, then toss to combine (when in doubt, start with less dressing. It's easy to over dress a salad!). Or, if you are serving the salad over a series of days, toss the salad without the dressing to combine, then dress only the portion you plan to eat right away. Taste and add extra salt or pepper as desired.

ITALIAN PIZZA BOWL SALAD

Steps:

• Bake pizza crust as directed on package.
• Brush with 1/3 cup dressing; cut into 6 wedges.
• Toss salad greens with tomatoes in large bowl. Add remaining dressing; mix lightly. Spoon over pizza wedges.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

PIZZA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

ITALIAN SALAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425* Roll out dough into desired shape.
• Press garlic over dough and spread.
• Sprinkle with oregano and basil.
• Place on bottom rack of oven for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
• While crust is cooking, place lettuce, onion, tomato,olives, and dressing into a large bowl and toss to coat.
• When you remove the crust from the oven, immediately sprinkle with mozzarella and 1/2 of the parmasean cheeses.
• While still warm top with salad mixture.
• Use remaining cheese to top salad.
• Serve immediately.

THE BEST EVER CLASSIC ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Choose the vinegar you want for the base of your Italian dressing and pour into a salad dressing carafe.
• Add olive oil, garlic, and dried seasonings. Shake and it's ready to serve.

CHOPPED SALAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Chop all your salad ingredients and toss with some dressing. I like when it has a little time to sit and marinate together in the dressing.
• Bake your crust for about 5-7 minutes at 375 degrees to get it crispy. If it needs more time, give it up to 10 minutes. Top with a light layer of sauce and cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
• Top the pizza with the salad. Cut and serve. Yummy!

ITALIAN PIZZERIA SALAD

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.