This pizza and salad combo is a great post-workout meal, because it is not only low in fat, but also a great source of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. Quick and simple, this meal can be made in a hurry and feed a family for less than $20. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 store-bought whole wheat pizza dough
  • ½ cup of canned tomato sauce
  • 1 red onion (sliced)
  • 1 red pepper (half sliced for pizza, half diced for salad)
  • 2 large roma tomatoes (one sliced thinly for pizza, one large diced for salad)
  • 1 small yellow squash (sliced thinly)
  • 1 small zucchini (sliced thinly)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 bag fresh baby spinach
  • 1 carrot peeled and sliced
  • 2 oz feta cheese (1oz for pizza, 1oz for salad)
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • balsamic dressing (store bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 6 basil leaves (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. After prepping all of the vegetables, sauté half the onion, half the red pepper, zucchini, squash, and garlic in the olive oil on medium to medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until soft. Then fold in 2 good handfuls of spinach until wilted. Season lightly with salt and pepper and remove pan from heat. Spread tomato sauce on pizza, and then add sautéed vegetables, top with sliced tomatoes, and sprinkle over top with half of the feta. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top begins to brown. Garnish with chopped basil.

For the salad, mix together, the rest of the spinach, onion, pepper, tomato, carrot, feta and dried cranberries in a large bowl. Drizzle lightly with dressing of your choice. I recommend balsamic. Note: the nutrition facts below do not include the salad dressing.

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 241 / Fat: 9g / Carbohydrates: 39g / Fiber: 9g / Protein: 8g

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Brandon McDearis, brandon@yourwaycuisine.com, is a personal chef working in the Charlotte area. He currently owns and operates Your Way Cuisine, www.yourwaycuisine.com. In addition to his culinary training, Brandon also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in foods and nutrition, with a concentration in dietetics. He primarily focuses on healthy cooking and addressing specific dietary needs of everyone from professional and amateur athletes, to busy families and elderly people.