Arugula Salad Pizza

Here’s how you rethink your plate: a fresh green salad and whole grain pizza all in one meal that you can whip up in 45 minutes. Now that’s quick and delicious eating for even the busiest night of your week! Pair this Arugula Salad Pizza with a hearty lentil soup or roasted route vegetables for a completely satisfying meal.

Arugula Salad Pizza

Ingredients:

• Whole grain pizza dough (see Notes), or one 16-ounce (454 g) package refrigerated whole grain pizza dough, or whole grain pizza dough prepared from a mix
• Cornmeal for sprinkling
• 1/3 cup (86 g) marinara sauce
• 11⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup (112 g) shredded plant-based cheese (see Notes) 2 cups (62 g) mixed fresh arugula and baby spinach 11⁄2 cups (224 g) fresh yellow cherry tomatoes, halved 1⁄2 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 ripe medium avocado, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup (31 g) roasted pistachios
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

 

Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Roll out the pizza dough to fit a 14- inch pizza pan or pizza stone. Sprinkle the pan or stone with cornmeal and fit the dough on top.

Spread the marinara sauce onto the dough and sprinkle the oregano and plant-based cheese over it. Place the pan or stone in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the crust is golden and firm to the touch.

At the last minute before serving, remove the crust from the oven and top with the arugula and spinach, tomatoes, bell pepper, avocado, and pistachios. The greens will wilt quickly.

Drizzle with the vinegar and olive oil. Serve immediately. 

 

Notes:
You may prepare your own pizza dough following this procedure: Stir together 3⁄4 cup warm (110°F/43°C) water, 11⁄2 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon honey in a medium bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in 11⁄2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil and 13⁄4 cups whole wheat flour. Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, then proceed with step 1 of the recipe.