Pepperoni pizza salad

Indulge in the flavors of a classic pizza in a refreshing salad. Crispy pepperoni, fresh veggies, and tangy dressing come together for a taste explosion.

Ingredients:

• 340g tomatoes, any variety or color, sliced into 1-inch wedges or smaller
• Kosher salt
• 1 large head (about 450g) iceberg lettuce
• 90g pepperoni (pork or turkey is fine)
• 170g low-moisture mozzarella, torn or chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 90g (about 2 heaping cups) store-bought or homemade croutons
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons honey, divided
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano, plus more for serving (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for serving (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Grated parmesan, for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle with a generous amount of salt. Allow them to rest for at least 10 minutes to release their juices.
2. Cut the iceberg lettuce into quarters and remove the core. Slice each quarter into 1-inch wedges. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes, along with the pepperoni, mozzarella, and croutons.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 teaspoon of honey, and optional oregano and red pepper flakes. Season with a bit of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix thoroughly.
4. Transfer the salad to a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of oil, and 1 teaspoon of honey. Sprinkle with parmesan if desired, black pepper, and additional oregano and red pepper flakes if preferred.

Summary:

• Calories: 1975 kcal
• Fat: 139 g
• Protein: 74 g
• Carbs: 110 g
• Potassium: 2032 mg
• Magnesium: 162 mg