Pizza Salad

15 mins

4 People

307 Cals

Pizza Salad

15 mins

4 People

307 Cals

About the recipe

Crispy, cheesy pizza croutons tossed with a fresh Italian-style salad
If you love pizza and you love salad, this recipe gives you the best of both worlds. My Pizza Salad is a fresh, feel-good way to enjoy all the flavours of a classic pizza while getting plenty of vibrant greens and vegetables onto your plate. Think golden, crispy chunks of bread baked with tomato, mozzarella and oregano — then tossed through a bright, crunchy salad with basil, olives and a simple parmesan dressing. It’s comforting, satisfying and surprisingly nourishing.
This recipe is also a clever way to use up leftover bread. Stale sourdough or gluten-free bread transforms into irresistible “pizza croutons” once baked with tomatoes and cheese. Paired with crisp lettuce, peppery rocket and a zesty dressing, it becomes a light yet hearty meal that’s perfect for lunch, a casual dinner or entertaining.
Naturally family-friendly and endlessly adaptable, you can add prosciutto, chickpeas or creamy ricotta for extra protein. It’s everything you love about pizza — just fresher, lighter and packed with goodness.

Nutrition Per Serving

307

Calories

16g

Fat

4g

Saturates

6g

Sugars

473mg

Salt

13g

Protein

27g

Carbs

5g

Fibre

Ingredients

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Pizza Croutons

  • 200 g leftover bread cut into chunks (sourdough or gluten-free) steamed cauliflower if low carb
  • 250 ml chopped peeled tomatoes from a can
  • 120 g baby Roma tomatoes halved
  • 30 g mozzarella ricotta also works beautifully
  • 15 g parmesan grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salad

  • 2 baby cos lettuce finely chopped
  • Handful rocket leaves
  • 120 g baby Roma tomatoes halved
  • 2 spring onions sliced
  • 20 g black olives pitted and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large handful fresh basil leaves

Embellishments (optional)

  • Prosciutto - Chickpeas - Ricotta

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons verjuice or lemon juice
  • ½ –1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • 10 g parmesan finely grated
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sticky balsamic to drizzle on top

Method

  • PREHEAT your oven to 220°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • ARRANGE the bread chunks on the tray, spoon over the chopped tomatoes, then scatter with mozzarella, parmesan, fresh tomatoes and dried oregano.
  • BAKE for 12–15 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese has melted.
  • COMBINE the cos lettuce, rocket, tomatoes, spring onions, olives, oregano and basil in a large bowl.
  • WHISK together the verjuice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, maple or honey and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • POUR the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  • REMOVE the hot pizza croutons from the oven.
  • PILE the salad over the top of the croutons.
  • DRIZZLE with sticky balsamic - it's delicious
  • FINISH with extra parmesan and any embellishments you love — prosciutto, chickpeas or ricotta are all delicious.
  • SERVE immediately while the croutons are warm and crisp. Perfect for sharing.
Notes & Inspiration
This salad is inspired by everything we love about pizza — sweet tomato, bubbling cheese, oregano and crusty bread — but served in a lighter, brighter way. It’s perfect when you want something comforting yet still feel-good and nourishing.
Stale bread is ideal here. Once baked with tomato and cheese it becomes golden, crisp and full of flavour — like little pizza toasts scattered through the salad. Sourdough gives the best texture, but any bread (including gluten-free) works beautifully. 
Need low carb? Lightly steam the cauliflower first before adding on the toppings, or alternatively roast cauliflower florets in the oven until golden, then in the last 8 minutes add the tomato sauce and cheese..it's delicious.
Turn this into a more substantial lunch or dinner by adding: Torn prosciutto or grilled chicken - A handful of chickpeas or white beans - Creamy ricotta or Anchovies for a classic Italian touch
Serve on a big platter with the warm pizza croutons nestled through the salad. It’s casual, generous and perfect for long lunches, summer dinners or a relaxed gathering with friends.
This is one of those recipes everyone loves — pizza lovers, salad lovers and anyone who wants something comforting but still packed with greens. Serve it in a big bowl and let everyone dig in.

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