Can I make Mediterranean pizza gluten-free?

Absolutely! Use gluten-free pizza dough or a cauliflower crust for a gluten-free version.

What’s the best way to prevent a soggy crust?

Avoid adding too many toppings, use a preheated baking surface, and bake at a high temperature for the best results.

Can I make Mediterranean pizza ahead of time?

Yes, you can prep the dough and chop the toppings in advance. Assemble and bake just before serving for the best taste and texture.

Mediterranean Pizza

Name: Mediterranean Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pack store bought pizza dough (approx 440g/15.5oz); 1/2 cup pizza sauce; 1.5 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata, sliced in half; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 cup feta, crumbled; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil; fresh basil to top (optional)

Description

This easy homemade Mediterranean Pizza recipe is ready in 30 minutes for a delicious dinner everyone will love!

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 pack store bought pizza dough (approx 440g/15.5oz)
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1.5 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata, sliced in half
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup feta, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
fresh basil to top (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 525℉. Place a pizza pan in the oven for 5 minutes so it’s hot. Brush the pan with a little olive oil.
Prepare the pizza dough according to the package instructions. Shape the dough on parchment paper or a lightly floured surface, pressing down on the center, and stretching in your hands too, leaving the outer crust slightly raised. You use do this entirely by hand or also use a rolling pin to roll out the dough until you’ve formed a 12 – 13 inch circle.
Gently lift the dough and slide onto the hot pizza pan.
Spoon pizza sauce on the center of the dough and spread with the back of a spoon, leaving a 1 inch edge at the crust.
Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the pizza sauce.
Layer with red onion, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper, oregano, and top with feta and pinch of salt and pepper.
Brush the crust with olive oil.
Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the crust is golden.
Remove the pizza and let it cool for a few minutes before topping fresh basil and olive oil and slicing into 8 pieces.

Notes

Preheat oven & pan to 525°F for a crispier crust.
Lightly flour your surface before rolling to prevent the dough from sticking.
Roll dough thin for even baking and balanced toppings.
Don’t overload toppings to prevent a soggy crust.
Brush crust with olive oil for a golden, crispy edge.
Let pizza rest before slicing to set toppings and avoid sogginess.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6th of the recipe
Calories: 410
Sugar: 4g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3.5g
Protein: 18g