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Pepperoni Pizza Chopped Salad

Course Lunch
Cuisine Italian American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550kcal
Author Madeline Tague

Ingredients

Homemade Sourdough Croutons

  • 2 slices sourdough bread or Italian bread about 4oz
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning blend

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella
  • 1 cup pepperoni or turkey pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  • To make homemade croutons: Preheat oven to 400F and cut bread into small cubes. Toss bread in olive oil, salt and italian seasoning. Bake at 400F for 8 minutes and allow to cool while you prep the rest of the salad
  • Wash and chop romaine lettuce. Cut tomatoes into quarters and mozzarella into small bite sized pieces. Cut basil and pepperoni into strips.
  • Whisk tomato paste, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder and oregano together to make a dressing
  • Pour croutons, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni, basil, and parmesan cheese into a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss to coat all pieces.
  • Serve immediately after it is tossed in the dressing for best taste and texture. If not serving immediately, store salad and dressing separately.

Notes

  • Make this salad dairy free by skipping the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. You can use dairy free substitutes or add something extra like chopped artichoke hearts
  • Use gluten free bread to make the croutons to make this salad gluten free
  • Save time by buying premade croutons, shredded lettuce and bite sized mozzarella balls
  • Feel free to add extra veggies for more flavor. I like adding cucumbers for crunch, red onion and sun dried tomatoes for depth.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1445mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 14399IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 434mg | Iron: 4mg
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