Last spring, I made Greek Salad Grilled Pizza and I am not kidding when I tell you it is still one of my most favorite pizzas ever. I love the thinner crust and all that fresh Greek Salad on top. It’s so light and flavorful. It truly is the perfect pizza for spring and summer.
I’ve been wanting to try another salad pizza so I turned to one of my other favorite salads…the Cobb salad. I love a good Cobb salad loaded with great toppings! It’s all about the toppings! Thus, the Cobb Salad pizza was born!
You really can’t go wrong with this recipe. You basically just grill or bake your crust and then toss some salad on top with your favorite toppings! For the meat, I used some deli chicken we had in the fridge, but I think some grilled chicken, turkey, or even ham would be great as well. How you make the crust is also flexible. I like to use my grill pan to grill mine. First, it gives the crust a nice crisp, and secondly, it is done in a jiff! If you don’t want to grill it, you can always just bake it in the oven.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. fresh pizza dough
- 1 tbs. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups fresh hearts of romaine (or lettuce of your choice)
- 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbs. chopped red onion
- 1 cup meat of your choice (grilled chicken, turkey, ham, etc.)
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 of an avocado, diced
- Low-Fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (or the dressing of your choice)
- extra cheddar cheese or blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan on medium heat. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough until it is about 1/4" thick. Brush half of the olive oil on one side of the dough and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the oiled side down on the heated grill/pan and grill for about 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. While the first side is face down on the grill. Brush the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with more salt and pepper on the other side. Turn the dough over and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes until browned.*(see note)
- Remove the dough off the grill/pan. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and the cheddar cheese evenly over the top. It will melt as the dough is still warm.
- In a bowl, add the lettuce, onion, meat, tomatoes, bacon, and the avocado. Toss to mix.
- Distribute the salad evenly over the pizza. Drizzle as much of the ranch dressing (or dressing of your choice) over the pizza as you'd like. If desired, sprinkle additional cheddar cheese or blue cheese on top.
Notes
You do not have to grill the pizza dough if you do not want to. Feel free to bake it in the oven as you would other pizzas.
Traditional Cobb salads contain eggs. I chose to omit egg from this pizza as I felt it was just too much with the crust, but feel free to add some if you want!
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I love your pizza! It looks so good and fresh!!! Your pictures look beautiful!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..Chicken with Spinach Pesto, Artichokes and Tomatoes
Wow this looks fantastic! I love freshly topped pizzas like this. Have you tried a BLT pizza? I have one on my blog that my family loves.
That is the great thing about pizza.. anything goes and it’s always fun and family friendly. Have a great weekend. ~ Ramona 
Ramona recently posted..Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
Yes to this! I loooooove that you made it in a grill pan.
Jackie @ Domestic Fits recently posted..Maple Chipotle Chicken Wings
I’m sorry, WHAT!! This is genius, PURE genius.
claire @ the realistic nutritionist recently posted..Brussel Sprouts Gratin & a Le Creuset Giveaway
Love that you made this in a grill pan! looks delicious!
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Love this salad idea my friend, perfect for summer
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Choc Chip Uru
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One of my favorite salads on a pizza? LOVE this idea!!! Now I must convince the hubby that this would make a good dinner!!!!
Liz recently posted..Cheating-on-Winter Pea Soup with Crispy Prosciutto…#FrenchFridayswithDorie
for as much cobb salad as I eat, I’ve never thought to put it on pizza before! my favorite salad on pizza… i love this Stephanie!!
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..Caramel Swirl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread.
Salad on pizza is was one of my favorite things ever. It is so much lighter then a whole of pile of cheese.
Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry recently posted..BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza
This pizza must be so tasty! I always like to try new combination, and these look perfect!
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Salad on a pizza is such a fresh idea! I always love those gourmet pizzas that add a bunch of greens to the top!
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This is my kind of salad! Love those big chunks of avocado!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts recently posted..Chicken Gnocchi Soup #SundaySupper
This is so creative, Steph! I can’t wait to try this recipe.
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Beautiful! I LOVE this idea it looks so good! I also love that Napkin! I am going to share this with my Facebook readers today, as I share a healthy lunch idea with them every day! I will link right to you! <3 well done!