Grilled Fresh Tomato & Greek Salad Pizza

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 18
Grilled Fresh Tomato & Greek Salad Pizza
in Pizza

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 large Italian plum tomatoes , sliced thin ( juice from sliced tomatoes reserved )
2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 lb store-bought pizza dough ( or homemade )
salt & fresh ground pepper
3 ounces about 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
4 cups packed arugula or 4 cups Baby Spinach

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
338
Sugar
3g
Fat
16g
This Grilled Fresh Tomato & Greek Salad Pizza is a perfect way to use fresh summer tomatoes and add some greens to your pizza. The grilled tomatoes add a smoky sweetness and acidity to the pizza, while the arugula or baby spinach provides a fresh crunch and a healthy dose of green vegetables. This pizza is perfect for a summer evening meal and can be easily paired with a glass of white wine or a summer cocktail.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to high heat.
2.Toss tomato slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic.
3.Grill for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes start to soften.
4.Roll out pizza dough onto a floured surface to desired thickness and shape.
5.Brush remaining olive oil over the top of the pizza dough.
6.Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7.Top with grilled tomato slices and grated mozzarella cheese.
8.Grill pizza for 5-7 minutes.
9.While pizza is grilling, toss arugula or baby spinach with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
10.Remove pizza from grill and top with dressed arugula or baby spinach.

PROS

This pizza is a fresh and healthy take on the classic cheese pizza.

The combination of grilled tomatoes and fresh arugula or baby spinach makes for a tasty and nutritious meal.

CONS

This pizza has a shorter shelf life compared to other pizzas.

It is best consumed while still warm and fresh off the grill.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The combination of tomatoes and arugula or baby spinach provides plenty of antioxidant vitamins, especially vitamin C.
This pizza is also lower in calories and fat compared to a cheese pizza without any added vegetables.

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