Categories: pizza

Ingredients

• Prepared dough for 8-inch pizza
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 ounce Fontina cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup Caramelized Onion (recipe follows)
• 1 yellow onion
• 1/4 cup Caramelized Pear (recipe follows)
• 1 pear
• 2 tablespoons smart balance spread
• 2 tablespoons Gorgonzola cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Brush oil over entire top surface of dough, including rim. Sprinkle Fontina cheese over the dough to within 1/2 inch of the outer edge. Layer 1/2 cup mozzarella over the Fontina. Layer Caramelized Onion over mozzarella. Layer Caramelized Pear over onions in the shape of a pinwheel with the skins facing the same direction. Add remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella over pears. Top with 1 tablespoon crumbled Gorgonzola and hazelnuts. Bake 8 to 10 minutes on pizza stone or pan.

2. In a large bowl, combine greens, remaining 1 tablespoon Gorgonzola and dressing, and toss to coat. Put salad on top of pizza and serve. Makes 1 serving.

3. Caramelized Onion

4. Melt 1 tablespoon smart balance in a nonstick sauté pan over high heat. Add 1 yellow onion, sliced, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook about 15 minutes, tossing as needed to prevent scorching. Onion should be limp and slightly browned. Transfer to a paper-lined plate to drain and cool.

5. Caramelized Pear

6. Remove stems and bruises from 1 pear. Cut pear in half lengthwise and then in 1/8-inch-thick slices. Separate pieces and gently remove seeds. Melt 1 tablespoon smart balance in nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add pear slices, tossing and stirring to completely coat with butter. Cook about 6 minutes until pear becomes limp and translucent. Do not brown. Transfer to a plate in a single layer and chill.

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