Ingredients
1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium cucumber, diced
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (burrata or mozzarella balls)
½ cup olives (Kalamata or green), pitted and sliced
½ cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches wide and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the crust is baking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
- Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and sprinkle fresh mozzarella evenly over the hot crust.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the pizza and scatter the chopped basil leaves on top for a fresh, aromatic finish.
- Slice the pizza into squares or wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
Add Protein: Top the pizza with grilled chicken, or pepperoni for extra protein.
Vegan Version: Use dairy-free mozzarella and a vegan Italian dressing for a plant-based alternative.
Extra Crunch: Add toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds for an extra crunch.
Roasted Veggies: Roast bell peppers and onions before adding them for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
