This Caesar salad pizza is quick and easy to make. Fresh mozzarella pizza topped with crisp romaine, vine‑ripe tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano and Caesar dressing — light, flavorful, and perfect for summer evenings.
All pizzas start with a good dough; use your favorite homemade pizza dough or store‑bought dough warmed to room temperature. If you prefer cooking outdoors, see the “Grilling Caesar Salad Pizza” section below.
This post was first published on 07/9/2018.
Imagine a thin, crisp crust brushed with garlic olive oil and layered with fresh mozzarella, finished with a bright, crunchy romaine Caesar salad. Finish with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and tomato wedges for balance. It’s an easy vegetarian option, and you can add shredded chicken if you want more protein.
I make this Caesar salad pizza often — it’s a family favorite. The cool salad against the warm cheese is refreshing and makes for a light summer meal.
Grilling Caesar Salad Pizza
Grilling pizza is a great way to enjoy summer evenings and adds a pleasant char to the crust. Divide your dough into portions and roll or stretch each into a loose shape — freeform shapes work well on the grill.
Tip: rub the cut side of an onion on the grill grates to reduce sticking.
Place the dough on the hot grill and cook one side until it is firm and has char marks. Flip it, then immediately brush the cooked side with the garlic‑olive oil mixture and add the mozzarella. Finish on the grill until the cheese melts and the crust is golden.
Remove the pizza from the grill, slice it, then mound the dressed Caesar salad on top. If you plan to add chicken, grill seasoned chicken breasts alongside the pizzas, shred them, and toss into the salad before serving.
How To Make Caesar Salad Pizza In The Oven
Preheat the oven to 475°F and prepare your pizza dough by stretching it to your desired thickness. Mix olive oil with crushed garlic and brush it over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge.
Top with fresh mozzarella — the soft, ball‑style mozzarella that comes packed in liquid works especially well — and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bake on a pizza stone or a preheated baking sheet for about 5–7 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
While the pizza bakes, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing, tomato wedges, and half the shaved Parmigiano. When the pizza comes out of the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, cut into slices, and top with the salad. Finish by sprinkling the remaining Parmigiano over the top.
Pizza and salad together are surprisingly satisfying — warm, cheesy crust balanced by crisp greens and bright tomatoes. It’s simple to prepare, easy to clean up, and usually disappears quickly at the table.
Serve this pizza as a main with a simple side salad or grilled vegetables. If you want a heartier meal, add shredded grilled chicken to the Caesar before topping the pizza.
FAQ
Yes — shredded chicken is a classic addition. Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken, shred it, and toss with the Caesar salad before piling it on the pizza.
Store‑bought dough works well. Bring it to room temperature, reshape it into a ball, and cover lightly until it relaxes. Cold dough is harder to stretch.
Yes — use flatbreads or a thinner crust to reduce calories, and choose a lighter Caesar dressing or less cheese if desired.
Homemade Pizza Recipes
- Green Vegetable Pesto Garden Pizza – a great choice for veggie lovers
- Hawaiian Pizza – ham and pineapple with an olive oil base
- Mellow Mushroom Kosmic Karma Copycat – sun‑dried tomatoes, feta and pesto
- Homemade Pizza Dough – a reliable go‑to dough recipe
- Copycat Mellow Mushroom Dough – works for both pretzels and pizza
- Mellow Mushroom Pacific Rim Pizza Copycat – pineapple, Canadian bacon, bacon and jalapeño
- Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza – a favorite BBQ chicken pizza
Caesar Salad Pizza
1 pizza
30 minutes
10 minutes
40 minutes
Fluffy pizza dough brushed with olive oil and garlic, topped with mozzarella and finished with a crisp Caesar salad. Easy to make in the oven or on the grill.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough ball (recipe link in notes for homemade)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 vine‑ripened tomatoes, cut up
- 1/4 cup freshly shaved Parmigiano
- Caesar salad dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (if baking).
- Stretch the dough and brush with olive oil and minced garlic; season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Top with mozzarella and bake 5–7 minutes or until edges are golden (or finish on the grill as described above).
- While the pizza cooks, toss romaine, tomatoes, half the Parmigiano and Caesar dressing in a bowl.
- Remove the pizza and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Cut into slices and top with the dressed salad.
- Sprinkle remaining Parmigiano over the finished pizza and serve.
Notes
- For grilling instructions see the “Grilling Caesar Salad Pizza” section above.
- See the pizza dough recipe linked earlier for homemade dough.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 191
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 26mg
Sodium: 366mg
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 9g
Nutrition figures are estimates from online calculators.