Salad-Topped Flatbread Pizzas

Name: Salad-Topped Flatbread Pizzas
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

12 ingredients

6 steps

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

1

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.
2

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.
3

Lightly brush remaining oil on both sides of flatbreads. Place on ungreased
4

; bake 4-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
5

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.
6

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.