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Vegetarian, Italy

Four cheese pizza with salad

Four cheese pizza with salad is a white pizza topped with a light cream base, mozzarella, gorgonzola, goat cheese and parmesan, served alongside a green salad. It serves 4, takes 35 minutes, and is an easy recipe at €2.60 per serving. The trick is to cut the gorgonzola and goat cheese into small pieces so they melt evenly without overpowering the other cheeses.

A white pizza with four cheeses, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan and goat cheese, served with a salad to balance it out.

Four cheese pizza with salad
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.60
Calories per person
760 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

This pizza skips the tomato sauce and uses a lightly peppered cream base instead. On top, four cheeses with very different personalities play off each other, mild stretchy mozzarella, sharp gorgonzola, tangy fresh goat cheese, and parmesan that crisps up at the edges. The side salad isn't an afterthought, it cuts through the richness and keeps the meal balanced.

This is the kind of pizza you make on a weeknight without overthinking it, since it needs almost no technique, just roll, top, and bake. Kids tend to love it for the melted cheese, as long as you go easy on the gorgonzola if their taste buds aren't used to strong flavors yet. Mon Chou adds the salad so dinner feels complete without extra effort.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • fresh pizza dough 2
  • mozzarella balls 2
  • gorgonzola 100 g
  • fresh goat cheese 100 g
  • grated parmesan 50 g
  • heavy cream 10 cl

Fruits and vegetables

  • green salad 1

Pantry

  • olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 250°C with the baking sheet inside.

    Place the sheet on the bottom rack so the base cooks first.

  2. Roll out the doughs thinly and spread them with a thin layer of peppered cream. 4 min

    Don't overdo the cream, the cheeses already bring plenty of richness.

  3. Scatter the torn mozzarella, gorgonzola and crumbled goat cheese over the top. 2 min

    Save the parmesan for the end so it doesn't burn.

  4. Slide the pizzas onto the hot baking sheet and bake until the cheeses are melted and golden in spots. 10 min

    The crust is ready when the edges are puffed and colored.

  5. Sprinkle with parmesan as soon as it comes out of the oven. Serve with the dressed salad. 2 min

    A drizzle of honey on the hot pizza pairs beautifully with the gorgonzola.

Our tips to get it right

  • Let the dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes before rolling it out, it stretches more easily and tears less.
  • Prick the base lightly with a fork if the dough feels thick, this keeps it from puffing up unevenly in the oven.
  • Dress the salad at the last minute, right before serving, so it stays crisp next to the hot pizza.

The variations

  • Swap the fresh goat cheese for ricotta if you want a milder, less tangy texture.
  • For a kid friendly version, cut the gorgonzola by half and add a bit more mozzarella instead.
  • Scatter a few crushed walnuts over the pizza as it comes out of the oven, they add crunch that pairs well with the melted cheese.

What to serve it with

  • A drizzle of honey on the hot pizza
  • A cold sparkling water
  • Seasonal fruit for dessert

Storage

Leftovers keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Reheat in the oven or in a covered skillet rather than the microwave, so the crust stays crisp. It doesn't freeze well, since the cheeses release water as they thaw.

Questions about this dish

Can I use a different blue cheese instead of gorgonzola?

Yes, Roquefort or a milder blue cheese both work well. Pick a gentler blue if you're cooking for kids who aren't used to strong flavors.

How do I keep the pizza from turning out too greasy?

Spread just a thin layer of cream and use small pieces of cheese rather than big slices. The side salad also helps balance the richness of the meal.

Can I prep this pizza ahead of time?

You can roll out the dough and prep the cheeses a few hours ahead, then assemble and bake right before serving. Don't top the dough too early though, it will turn soggy.

The parmesan burns if I add it before baking, what should I do?

Add the parmesan only near the end of baking or right when the pizza comes out of the oven. This keeps its flavor and stops it from turning bitter.

How long does it take to make a four cheese pizza with a side salad?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a four cheese pizza with a side salad?

About 760 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a four cheese pizza with a side salad cost?

About €2.60 per serving, or €10.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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