RECIPES
Crunchy Salad Pizza on Cauliflower Crust
Prep time : 20 minutes Cook time : 10 minutes Servings : 4
1 frozen cauliflower pizza crust ( 11 ounces ) 1 tablespoon , plus 4 teaspoons , extra-virgin olive oil , divided 2 medium carrots , peeled and trimmed 1 medium fennel bulb , quartered and trimmed 1 medium yellow bell pepper , halved and trimmed 1 / 2 medium red onion 16 black California grapes , halved 1 cup canned or cooked chickpeas , drained and rinsed , divided 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons pesto salt , to taste freshly ground black pepper , to taste 1 ounce fresh goat cheese , crumbled
1 . Heat oven to 400 F . Place frozen crust on large , parchment-lined baking sheet and brush top lightly with 2 teaspoons olive oil . Bake until crust is lightly golden , about 10 minutes . Transfer to cutting board and cut into quarters .
2 . Using mandolin , peeler or large , sharp knife and cutting board , thinly slice carrots , fennel , bell pepper and onion . Transfer to mixing bowl and add grapes and 1 / 2 cup chickpeas . Add parsley , pesto and 1 tablespoon olive oil ; toss well . Season with salt and pepper , to taste .
3 . Using fork , coarsely mash remaining chickpeas and remaining oil ; spread among pieces of crust . Mound grape-vegetable mixture on top . Dot with goat cheese and serve . n
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