Salad-Topped Flatbread Pizzas

Name: Salad-Topped Flatbread Pizzas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound turkey or pork Italian sausage links, casings removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 large onions, halved and sliced; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 6 naan flatbreads; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette, divided; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 3 cups shredded lettuce; 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped; 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Total Time Prep: 45 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The crisp veggies on top of the cream, cheese and meat are so refreshing. And the vinaigrette gives these pizzas a nice zing. —Julie Merriman, Cold Brook, New York

Ingredients

1 pound turkey or pork Italian sausage links, casings removed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large onions, halved and sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
6 naan flatbreads
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Remove drippings from pan.
Preheat oven to 425°. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add onions and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage; remove from heat.
Lightly brush remaining oil on both sides of flatbreads. Place on ungreased baking sheets; bake 4-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup vinaigrette until blended. Spread onto flatbreads; top with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 6-9 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, tomato and red onion. Add remaining vinaigrette and pepper; toss to coat. Divide salad among pizzas; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 pizza: 510 calories, 28g fat (11g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1308mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.

The crisp veggies on top of the cream, cheese and meat are so refreshing. And the vinaigrette gives these pizzas a nice zing. —Julie Merriman, Cold Brook, New York

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