I’ve loved Hidden Valley Ranch dressing since I was a child and while I knew it was great for all kinds of delicious recipes, it wasn’t until I created these simple Tuna Cashew Ranch Lettuce Rolls that I realized my favourite salad dressing is also gluten free!
While I don’t have problems with gluten, I know that many do and I love having a repertoire of easy and delicious recipes that are appropriate for friends and family with food sensitivities. So I was only too happy to embrace the challenge when I was given the chance to create another gluten-free recipe featuring Hidden Valley Ranch dressing.
One of the challenges with gluten-free recipes is recreating some of the traditional flour-based foods that are such favourites. But I do love a challenge and so with the help of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, I created a gluten-free Chicken Veggie Ranch pizza!
Gluten-Free Chicken Veggie Ranch Pizzas
Ingredients
- 1/2 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Hidden Valley Ranch dressing any variety
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup red pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
-
Using food processor, grate cauliflower until finely minced.
-
Place grated cauliflower in saucepan with 1/2 cup water over medium-high heat and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover pot and steam cauliflower until tender, about 15 minutes.
-
Remove from heat and drain cauliflower as best possible. Add cold water to pot to cool completely, then carefully pour water and cauliflower into a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a clean dishtowel. Squeeze water from cauliflower to remove as much as possible.
-
Combine drained, cooked cauliflower, first amount of cheese, rice flour, parsley, egg and garlic in bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
-
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Divide cauliflower into two equal portions and form each into crust shape about 6-8 inches around. Bake for 10 minutes.
-
Remove crusts from oven and spread 1/4 cup Hidden Valley Ranch dressing over each crust. Top each pizza with half of the chicken, pepper, onion, spinach and cheese. Return pizzas to oven and bake 5-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
-
Let cool for 2-3 minutes and serve.
The cauliflower crust was an absolute winner in this recipe, but there are two important steps for making it work. First, squeezing as much water as possible out of the cooked cauliflower is essential. Second, the ¼ cup of rice flour helps absorb any extra moisture in the vegetable for a crust that holds together properly.
I chose the Spicy variety of Hidden Valley Ranch for this recipe because I thought it would pair well with my chosen veggies, and I was right! But this meal would be equally delicious with traditional Hidden Valley Ranch as well and I can’t wait to try it that way next time.
Overall I couldn’t have asked for more from this recipe. It was satisfying, tasted just like real pizza and was completely gluten-free. I’ll definitely be making it more than once over the holidays when friends with specific dietary needs come to visit! If you can’t eat gluten, this is a recipe you have to try. The satisfying flavour and great texture of the crust are sure to make this a new favourite!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
I have wanted to try a cauliflower crust so much work lol lazy
Soozle says
I have pinned the cauliflower crust a few times but have been too lazy to actually TRY making it – im afraid of a pinterest fail! That being said, that pizza looks beyond delicious!! 🙂
Judy Cowan says
I have seen the cauliflower crust floating around the net and have thought it looked interesting. One of these days I will have to give it a try!
kathy downey says
One of these days maybe I will have to give it a try!
caryn s says
this recipe sounds yummy and would be great for my kids that are gluten free!
kristen visser says
looks delicious! never tried pizza like this before and have never made myself
ZZTHERESA says
This looks amazing 🙂 Thank You I’ll definitely have to give it a try thank you
Cheryl says
This looks yummy!!! I have to pass the recipe on to my sister as here husband can’t eat gluten. Thanks 🙂
kristy e says
this looks yummy, will tell my aunt that is gluten intolerant
Rosanne Robinson says
this recipe is perfect for my daughter, she loves pizza, but is gluten intolerant!
Susan says
This looks yummy – will have to try out the recipe!
MarciaF says
There’s an interesting article about gluten in this month’s Consumer Reports.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
This pizza looks and sounds amazing. Thankfully I don’t have any special dietary needs but recipes like this are always handy for visitors who might need something special.
Angela Mitchell says
This looks like a great recipe for when I have kids over as many of my daughter’s friends have to eat gluten free.
angela m says
This pizza looks very healthy and delicious
Darlene Schuller says
This looks yummy! I’ve never tried pizza done this way, but sure looks like I’m going to.
GARRY S says
IT IS WORTH TRYING
Tea & Nail Polish says
Looks delicious, definitely trying this next time my GF buddy is over for dinner!
Debbie W says
It doesn’t look dry like some gluten free recipes. Worth a shot
Elva Roberts says
Thank you for this recipe. We have a little great granddaughter who is celiac. I will try this recipe and see if it is as delicious as this one looks. Then, I can make it for her next summer.
Victoria Ess says
This sounds delicious! I love using cauliflower as flour
Anne Taylor says
This sounds delish and I can’t wait to make it for my gluten free sister!!!
Brenda Lacourciere says
I have tried this and it is amazing
Laurie P says
Yummy! Definitely worth trying!!!!
Athena says
This looks good!
Silvia D says
looks so healthy and bet i could get the kids to eat more veggies this way! thanks for the recipe!
Erika Belanger says
I LOVE home made pizza This looks super yummy, I love pizza with chicken on it. Thanks for the awesome and healthy recipe!!
Jeannie says
That sounds like a declious pizza and it’s healthy too!!
Jennifer P. says
Sounds yummy, and is a great recipe to keep on hand for pizza night with our friends whose kids have gluten sensitivities.
M.Clark says
This looks delicious, I cannot wait to give it a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe.