Caesar Salad French Bread Pizza

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 easier to devour, it’s your new go-to for busy nights or impressing a picky spouse.

Feeds: 4
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Cook Temp: 425°F
Servings: 4 big “pizza-sandwich” portions

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

Step-by-step 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.

Tips/Notes:

• 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.

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.

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