When I first saw this New York Times recipe for Pizza Salad I immediately saved it because salad and pizza are two of my favorite foods ever. The crispy pepperoni breadcrumb topping is everything! And the dressing is almost like a light tangy Tomato vinaigrette. The flavors are incredible! If you want to save time I would make the pepperoni breadcrumb mixture ahead of time and just store it at room temperature. Enjoy!

PIZZA SALAD RECIPE

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces pepperoni slices, cut into thin strips
3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
1 tomato
1 tablespoon pepperoncini brine
1 large head romaine chopped m
1/3 cup sliced pepperoncinis
1/3 cup sliced olives (I did black and green)
1/4 red onion thinly sliced
4 ounces fresh mozzarella

Instructions

In a medium nonstick skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the pepperoni and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pepperoni is rendered and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and use a slotted spoon to transfer the pepperoni to a plate lined with a paper towel .

Return the skillet with leftover pepperoni oil to medium-low heat. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and toasty, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the garlic powder and oregano. Add the pepperoni strips and stir until evenly combined. Season with salt and red-pepper flakes to taste.

On a box grater, grate the tomato into a large bowl, discarding the remaining skin. Whisk in the pepperoncini brine and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add salt, pepper and more brine to taste. Add the romaine, pepperoncini, olives, onion and fresh mozzarella. Top with pepperoni bread crumb mixture and toss to combine.

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