Mediterranean Pizza

This Mediterranean pizza is a vibrant, flavorful dish topped with fresh vegetables, olives, and herbs over a crisp crust. It’s light, healthy, and bursting with sunny Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 prepared pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
• ½ cup hummus or tomato pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven: Set to 450°F (230°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
2. Prepare crust: Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to parchment paper.
3. Add sauce: Spread hummus or tomato sauce evenly over the base.
4. Top pizza: Add mozzarella, red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, and bell pepper.
5. Bake: Slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated stone/baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted.
6. Finish: Remove from oven, sprinkle with feta, drizzle with olive oil, and top with fresh basil.
7. Serve: Slice and enjoy warm.