Reuben-Inspired Vegan Pizza

This easy Reuben-Inspired Vegan Pizza is topped with plant-based corned beef, dairy-free cheese, sauerkraut, and vegan Thousand Island dressing.

Love a classic Reuben sandwich but trying to keep it plant-based? This Reuben-Inspired Vegan Pizza brings all those bold, tangy, savory flavors—on a crispy crust! It’s layered with Thousand Island dressing, sauerkraut, plant-based corned beef, dairy-free cheese, and fresh greens. Whether you're serving two or doubling up for a crowd, this pizza hits every note.

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Reuben Pizza

• All the Reuben flavors without the meat

• Easy to make with store-bought dough or crust

• Great for dinner parties or game night

• Over 800 calories for the whole pizza (depending on your ingredients!)

Ingredients You’ll Need

• For the Pizza

  • 1 pizza crust or dough (store-bought or homemade)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Plant-based Corn’d Beef (I used Unreal Deli)

  • ½ cup sauerkraut (very well drained)

  • ¼ cup baby spinach and arugula mix (or any greens you like)

  • ¼ cup dairy-free cheese shreds

  • 2–4 tbsp Thousand Island dressing (see below)

  For the Thousand Island Dressing

  • ½ cup vegan mayo

  • ½ cup vegan sour cream

  • 2 tbsp ketchup

  • 2 tbsp diced pickles or relish

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • Pinch of salt

How to Make It

Step 1: Prep the Dough

If you’re using fresh dough, remove it from the fridge and let it rise for about an hour. Use half the dough for a medium (12"–14") pizza. Drizzle with olive oil and let it rest, covered.

Step 2: Make the Dressing

Mix all the Thousand Island dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 3: Preheat Oven

Crank your oven to 500°F (or as hot as it goes). A screaming-hot oven is key to a perfect crust!

Step 4: Assemble the Pizza

Stretch your dough and spread a generous layer of the Thousand Island dressing over it.
Top with shredded plant-based Corn’d Beef, drained sauerkraut, and vegan cheese.

Step 5: Bake

Bake at 500°F for 10 minutes, turning the sheet halfway through.
If the crust needs a bit more time, loosely cover with foil and bake for 1–2 more minutes.

Step 6: Finish and Serve

Remove from oven and top with fresh greens. Let sit for 2–3 minutes to let everything settle and the greens wilt slightly.
Slice into 6 pieces and serve hot!

Serving Suggestions

This is the perfect recipe for pizza night or impressing your omnivore friends. The dressing alone is worth keeping on hand—it’s great on burgers and wraps, too. Pro tip: One pack of Unreal Deli’s Corn’d Beef makes enough for 3 medium pizzas when shredded!

Final Thoughts

If you’re a fan of Reubens, you’re going to love this creative twist. Crunchy, tangy, savory, and super satisfying—without the meat.

Let me know if you give it a try! Tag @plant.based.ginger so I can drool over your creations.