SALAD-TOPPED FLATBREAD PIZZAS

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The crisp veggies on top of the cream, cheese and meat are so refreshing. And the vinaigrette gives these pizzas a nice zing. -Julie Merriman, Cold Brook, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound turkey or pork Italian sausage links, casings removed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large onions, halved and sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
6 naan flatbreads
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Remove drippings from pan., Preheat oven to 425°. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add onions and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage; remove from heat., Lightly brush remaining oil on both sides of flatbreads. Place on ungreased baking sheets; bake 4-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup vinaigrette until blended. Spread onto flatbreads; top with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 6-9 minutes or until cheese is melted., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, tomato and red onion. Add remaining vinaigrette and pepper; toss to coat. Divide salad among pizzas; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.