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Home » Type » Salads » Salad Bowls » Pizza Salad Recipe with Pepperoni Chips

Pizza Salad Recipe with Pepperoni Chips

May 29, 2015 by Faith 12 Comments

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This Pizza Salad Recipe with Pepperoni Chips has all the flavor of your favorite slice, but without the carbs! Pepperoni chips add flavor and crunch, and you can whip up this easy Roasted Tomato-Garlic Dressing or serve it with your favorite store-bought Ranch.

Pizza Salad

I ask you this: why eat a greasy, heavy slice of carb-laden pizza when you can have Pizza Salad?

I’m kidding (kind-of). I’m a fan of New York-style pizza as much as the next girl (more probably), so I definitely understand a good pizza craving.

But for weekly cravings, why not splurge on something a bit lighter that’s every bit as tasty? Helloooo, beautiful Pizza Salad.

I could eat this every day and die a very happy girl. And not feel pizza-deprived!

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In This Article

  • Pizza Salad Recipe
  • What to Serve with This Pizza Salad
  • More Gluten Free and/or Low Carb Pizza-Inspired Recipes:
  • Pizza Salad Recipe with Pepperoni Chips

Pizza Salad Recipe

The genius of this salad is in the fact that it combines the same flavors going on in a pizza.

Turkey pepperoni gets roasted into crispy chips.

A medley of tomatoes, garlic, and a few other savories get roasted and then pureed into a creamy dressing that once you try, you’ll think of about 100 other uses for. (Tossed with pasta, as a dip for veggie sticks, as a spread on sandwiches and wraps, as a condiment for eggs, to name just a few.)

Pro Tip: If you don’t have time to whip up this dressing, use your favorite store-bought Ranch instead.

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Although I’m normally a plain-cheese-pizza-kind-of-girl, I also enjoy veggie-style too, so bell pepper, red onion, and mushrooms went on this pizza salad.

Lastly, just a touch of Parmesan cheese goes on top for an umami punch to really drive home the pizza effect.

Pro Tip: Omit the cheese to keep this Pizza Salad recipe paleo!

Pizza Salad with Description

What to Serve with This Pizza Salad

This is absolutely perfect as-is for lunch. For dinner, I like to grill up boneless, skinless chicken breasts and serve them on top of the salads to bump up the protein a bit. Or you could cook the chicken in the oven as the veggies and pepperoni cook to keep it simple.

Or bake up a batch of my Low Carb Biscuits to serve on the side!

Pizza Salad 4

More Gluten Free and/or Low Carb Pizza-Inspired Recipes:

  • Deep Dish Skillet Sausage Pizza
  • Pizza Dip
  • Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake
  • Pizza Frittata
  • Meatza Pie
  • Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats
  • 15-Minute Zucchini Pizza Bake

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Pizza Salad Recipe with Pepperoni Chips

By: Faith Gorsky
This Pizza Salad Recipe with Pepperoni Chips has all the flavor of your favorite slice, but without the carbs!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 459 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Pizza Salad:

  • 2 ounces turkey pepperoni
  • 6 cups spring mix
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces button mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Creamy Roasted Tomato-Garlic Dressing:

  • 2 medium tomatoes quartered
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 4 large cloves garlic peeled
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. For the dressing, toss together the tomato, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in an 8 by 8-inch casserole dish. Cover the dish with foil and roast until the veggies are tender and starting to brown in spots, about 45 minutes; cool slightly.
  • To make the pepperoni chips, arrange the pepperoni in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes at 375F. Transfer the pepperoni to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  • Add the roasted veggies, remaining 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, balsamic vinegar, and water to a blender and process until smooth. Stir in the Italian seasoning.
  • To serve, arrange the spring mix on 2 plates. Top each with the red bell pepper, red onion, mushrooms, pepperoni chips, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle some dressing on each and serve immediately.

Faith's Tips

  • Store leftover Creamy Roasted Tomato-Garlic Dressing in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • If you don't have time to whip up this dressing, use your favorite store-bought Ranch instead.
  • Omit the cheese to keep this Pizza Salad recipe paleo!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pizza Salad Recipe with Pepperoni Chips
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 1240mg54%
Potassium 950mg27%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 3358IU67%
Vitamin C 91mg110%
Calcium 147mg15%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Pizza Salad, Pizza Salad Recipe
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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on May 29, 2015. I updated it with more information on March 23, 2020.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Salad Bowls Tagged: How to satisfy a pizza craving, Low Carb Pizza, Paleo-Friendly, Pepperoni Chips, Pizza, Pizza Salad, Pizza Salad Recipe, Pizza-Inspired Meals, Primal, Recipes, Salads

Comments

  1. Kate says

    June 5, 2015 at 8:01 am

    What a fantastic idea! The best part about pepperoni is how it gets all salty and crispy. But if the rest of what you’re eating is salad, then what the heck?!

    Reply
  2. KalynsKitchen says

    June 3, 2015 at 7:11 am

    Good morning! Just letting you know that I featured this in my May round-up of Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Recipes, which was posted this morning. Love the recipe; I hope a lot of my readers will click over here and try it! Wish I had some right now!

    Reply
  3. KalynsKitchen says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    Thanks for the shout-out!

    Reply
  4. Susan | LunaCafe says

    May 29, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    Now why didn’t I think of this? :-) I’ve seen salad on pizza but never salad as pizza stand-in. It sounds and looks fantastic. The tomato dressing really takes it over the top. We’ll be eating this next week.

    Reply
  5. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    May 29, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    What a fun recipe! Love the pepperoni chips idea….and the dressing sounds amazing!

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  6. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    I’m smitten with this, Faith! And I happen to have some pepperoni in the freezer that needed a recipe – this is it!

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  7. Julia says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    PEPPERONI CHIPS, FAITH I LOVE YOOOOOOU! <- Sorry. I just need to try these rockin awesome 'roni chips ASAP. And I love the idea of getting all the delish pizza flavors out in a healthier manner. I absolutely love pizza but limit my intake, even when it's gluten-free…now I know what to do the next time I'm craving a slice. And that 'mater dressing? Brilliant. xoxo

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  8. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says

    May 29, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    This looks amazing, I didn’t think anyone topped salads with pepperoni but me! It is my version of the pizza the rest of the family eats while I try and stay healthy. Your photos are wonderful too!

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  9. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    May 29, 2015 at 10:22 am

    Oh my gosh I LOVE this idea. We are a big pizza loving family and I love that you’ve turned it into a salad. Maybe it will get my little guy to eat more salad :)

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  10. Rosa says

    May 29, 2015 at 7:52 am

    A scrumptious and wholesome salad!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  11. [email protected] says

    May 29, 2015 at 7:51 am

    So much good stuff going on in this salad! The dressing sounds really good too!

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  12. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    May 29, 2015 at 4:07 am

    Faith you are an utter genius!!! This is amazing. That dressing sounds to die for!!

    Reply

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