Caesar Salad Pizza

Caesar Salad Pizza is a creative fusion dish that combines a crispy, baked pizza crust with a cool, creamy Caesar salad topping. It typically features a base of garlic or Caesar dressing, topped with romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and often grilled chicken, served either hot or cold. This dish is a popular novelty item in American pizzerias and Italian-American restaurants.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the crust and croutons, and high in fat from the creamy dressing and cheese, while also providing a good amount of protein if chicken is included. A single serving can range from 600 to 900 calories, depending on the crust thickness and the amount of dressing and cheese used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin A	150 µg RAE
Vitamin C	5 mg
Vitamin K	25 µg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	15 µg

Per 1 slice (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of American culinary fusion, taking a classic Italian-American salad and a classic Italian-American pizza to create a new, hybrid comfort food. Nutritionally, it's unique for serving a cold, leafy green salad on a hot, baked base, creating a contrast in both temperature and texture.