A dietitian’s creative salad hack has gone viral, and it’s changing how people think about eating healthy. The trick?
Making a salad that tastes like pizza—without the extra calories or guilt. It’s a smart, flavorful way to enjoy your favorite pizza-inspired taste in a lighter, healthier form.
This guilt-free salad starts with a base of fresh spinach or mixed greens. These greens provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while keeping the calorie count low.
Then come cherry tomatoes, which add a juicy, tangy sweetness, just like pizza sauce. Instead of regular croutons, the hack uses crunchy whole-grain crackers or baked pita chips for texture and crunch.
To mimic that gooey cheese pizza vibe, the dietitian suggests using shredded part-skim mozzarella or a small amount of feta or parmesan.
These cheeses add flavor without overloading on fat. For protein, options like grilled chicken, turkey pepperoni, or even chickpeas can be added.
For that classic Italian seasoning, the dietitian recommends a sprinkle of dried oregano and basil, which smell and taste like pizza.
The dressing is what ties it all together—using a homemade balsamic vinaigrette or a light Italian dressing keeps the salad fresh and flavorful.