Description
Enjoy the flavors of a classic Caprese salad on a grilled pizza crust with this delicious Grilled Caprese Pizza recipe. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, this dish combines the freshness of tomatoes and basil with the richness of melted mozzarella cheese, all finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball (about 1 lb) pizza dough, at room temperature
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2–3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Prepare the Dough: Stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface. Brush one side with olive oil.
- Grill the Dough: Place the dough on the grill, oiled side down, and cook until grill marks form and the dough puffs up.
- Add Toppings: Flip the dough, top with mozzarella, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook until cheese melts and crust is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the grill, top with basil leaves and balsamic glaze. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding pesto or red pepper flakes.
- Naan or flatbread can be used for a quicker version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
