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Taco Salad Pizza

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What happens when you merge three favorite foods into one completely over-the-top, crowd-pleasing dinner? You get Taco Salad Pizza — and trust me, it’s about to change your pizza night forever.

This recipe was inspired by our weekly Meatless Monday dinners, when we lean into plant-based meals that still feel fun and satisfying. And what’s more fun than tacos? Or pizza? Or taco salad? Exactly.

It starts with a simple pizza dough base (store-bought or homemade — no judgment here). Instead of traditional sauce, we spread a creamy mixture of salsa and refried beans, then blanket it with plenty of melty cheese. Once baked to golden perfection, it gets topped with seasoned plant-based taco “meat” and all the fresh taco salad favorites.

Crunchy romaine, creamy avocado, bright cilantro, and a drizzle of sour cream bring it all together. The combination of warm, cheesy pizza and cool, fresh toppings is what makes this recipe so irresistible.

And the best part? It’s endlessly customizable. Swap in ground turkey or beef if you prefer. Make it fully vegan with dairy-free cheese and sour cream. Load it up with farmers market tomatoes and crisp radishes. This pizza is meant to be fun.

It’s bold, colorful, and packed with flavor — basically everything you want in a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature

  • 1/2 cup salsa

  • 1 cup refried beans

  • 2 cups cheddar, mozzarella, and/or Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small red onion, diced

  • 1 package plant-based ground meat

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup romaine lettuce, washed and chopped

  • 1 avocado, pitted and diced

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Optional Toppings:

  • Sliced radishes

  • Diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. Lightly grease a sheet pan with olive oil. Stretch the pizza dough to fit the pan (about 16″ x 11″). Alternatively, use a large circular pizza pan or a 12–15 inch cast iron skillet for a thicker crust.

  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the salsa and refried beans until fully combined. Spread evenly over the pizza dough, then sprinkle with grated cheese.

  4. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

  5. While the pizza bakes, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced red onion, plant-based ground meat, taco seasoning, and salt. Break apart with a spatula and cook until browned and moisture has evaporated, about 10–12 minutes.

  6. Remove pizza from the oven. Top with the cooked plant-based meat, chopped romaine, diced avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and any additional toppings.

  7. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a decorative drizzle, spoon sour cream into a small zip-top bag, snip the corner, and pipe in a zigzag pattern over the pizza.

  • Ground beef or turkey can be substituted for plant-based protein.

  • For a vegan version, use dairy-free cheese and sour cream.

  • Add jalapeños or hot sauce if you like a little heat.

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