Pesto and Arugula-Apple Salad Pizza

This is a bit of a different spin on what we would traditionally think of as pizza but it is equally (if not even more) delicious! Not being a fan of anything tomato, I definitely prefer the pesto to traditional tomato sauce, and covering it in a fresh, healthy salad rather than smothering it with cheese is a sweet and refreshing change. It makes the perfect light meal and can be ready in 15 minutes or less. I wish I had thought of this sooner!

Inspired by this recipe, my own version consists of...
- pita bread (I used whole wheat) or any other form of pizza crust
- pesto sauce
- goat cheese
- baby arugula
- red onion
- pecans
- apple slices
- balsamic vinaigrette dressing

How to make it:
1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees, and place your crust on a baking sheet (I used a pita but you could also use naan bread or traditional pizza crust).
2. Cover your crust with pesto sauce leaving however much crust you want. Use as much or as little as you like, trying to distribute it evenly.
3. Sprinkle pizza with a little bit of goat cheese and baby arugula.
4. Slice up your apple and red onion, and add to your pizza with some pecan bits.
5. Finish with another light sprinkling of goat cheese and bake in the oven for about 8 minutes.
6. Remove your pizza from the oven and drizzle with a little balsamic vinaigrette.

Rainbow Veggie Pita Pizza

This is a nice alternative to frozen pizzas because it's fresher, healthier, and you can control what goes on it. It may be a little more work to prepare, but the results will be well worth it!

As the great and wise Jane Fonda says, the more colourful your food is, the healthier (and prettier) it is! And what's great about using a pita is it provides a yummy thin crust, and makes for the perfect-sized personal pizza. Mine here consists of:
- pita
- pizza sauce
- double cheddar cheese
- goat cheese
- red pepper
- green pepper
- yellow pepper
- orange pepper
- red onion

How to make this:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Step 2: Put your favourite pizza sauce on the pita.
Step 3: Add a thin layer of cheese.
Step 4: Slice up veggies to preferable size. Add to pizza.
Step 5: Add another layer of cheese.
Step 6: Place pizza on baking sheet, bake in oven for 8 minutes. Let cool a little before eating.

Suggestions for making this even healthier: Try using pesto instead of tomato pizza sauce. And once again, I have chosen a white pita. A whole-wheat pita-crust would be a great option.