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Caesar Salad French Bread Pizza

September 03, 2024

Featured Flavor Tuscan Evening
Feeds 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12-15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Who says salad and pizza can’t be besties? This Molly Yeh-inspired creation takes your weeknight dinner from “meh” to “hell yes!”—with Caesar salad piled high on a toasty French bread pizza. Crunchy, cheesy, tangy, and just a little cheeky—this Caesar Salad French Bread Pizza is proof that salads belong on pizza, not just beside it. Easy to make, even eas...

Ingredients

  • 1 French bread loaf
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tuscan Evening (Tangy Herb) seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • A few handfuls of chopped grilled chicken
  • 9 oz. romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade for the adventurous)
  • Grated Parmesan, for topping

Instructions

  1. Prep the oven & bread
    Preheat your oven to 425°F. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise, keeping one long edge intact so it opens like a giant pizza book. Place cut side up on a sheet pan.

  2. Garlic oil magic
    Brush the bread’s innards with olive oil, then sprinkle the garlic evenly over the top.

  3. Sauce it up
    Stir the Tuscan Evening seasoning into the tomato sauce, then spread it over the garlic bread. Top generously with shredded mozzarella.

  4. Chicken time
    Scatter the chopped grilled chicken over the cheesy layer. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown—start checking at 10 minutes.

  5. Salad prep
    While the pizza bakes, toss the romaine in Caesar dressing to taste.

  6. Assemble & devour
    Cut the baked pizza into 4 large pieces. Pile the dressed salad on top, sprinkle with Parmesan, fold over like a hearty sandwich, smash slightly, and enjoy every tangy, cheesy bite.

Salad on pizza isn’t just allowed—it’s life-changing. Caesar Salad French Bread Pizza is perfect for weeknight dinners, casual impressing, or satisfying your inner foodie rebel.

Pro Tip

  • Want extra crunch? Toast the bread for a few minutes before adding toppings.
  • Feeling frisky? Whip up a quick homemade Caesar dressing with anchovy paste, garlic, lemon, and olive oil.
  • Make it veggie-friendly by swapping chicken for roasted mushrooms or zucchini.

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