GOUDA AND RED SALAD PIZZA

Gouda and Red Salad Pizza image

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium radicchio head, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded, thinly sliced
1 large red jalapeño chili, seeded, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 1/2 cups firmly packed shredded Gouda (about 10 ounces)
1 16-ounce Boboli (baked cheese pizza crust)

Steps:

Toss first 10 ingredients together in large bowl. Marinate until juices begin to accumulate in bowl, tossing occasionally, about 45 minutes
Meanwhile, position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500°F. Place heavy large cookie sheet on rack and heat 30 minutes.
Drain vegetables well. Mix in 1 cup Gouda. Spread 1 cup of remaining Gouda over Boboli crust. Cover with vegetable mixture, spreading evenly. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Gouda. Transfer pizza to heated cookie sheet. Bake until cheese melts and edges of crust are crisp, about 12 minutes. Transfer to platter. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.