Description

This Grilled Caprese Pizza recipe brings together fresh, vibrant flavors with the smoky aroma of the grill. Featuring store-bought or homemade pizza dough, tangy pizza sauce, creamy mozzarella cheese, ripe heirloom tomato slices, and fragrant basil, this recipe is a quick, delicious option for a summer main course that captures the essence of a classic Caprese salad in pizza form.

Ingredients

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For the Pizza:

1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/3 cup (123 g) pizza sauce, more if needed
1 1/2 cups (112 g) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
1/2 large heirloom tomato, thinly sliced

For Topping:

Handful of basil, thinly sliced or hand-torn
Flour and cornmeal (for dusting pan)

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Instructions

Preheat the Grill: Preheat your outdoor grill to high heat, ensuring the grates are clean and ready for cooking.
Prepare the Dough: On a floured and cornmeal-sprinkled 9-inch pizza pan, roll out the pizza dough and gently stretch and pull it to fit the pan.
Grill the Dough: Carefully slide the prepared dough onto the grill, positioning it so it’s centered. Close the lid and grill for 3-5 minutes on each side, checking occasionally to avoid burning.
Assemble Toppings: When both sides of the dough are grilled, turn the grill to low, and bring the dough inside. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the top, sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese, and place the tomato slices on top.
Finish Grilling: Return the assembled pizza to the grill and cook until the cheese has melted and all the toppings are warmed through. Remove from the grill, garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve.

Notes

Keep an eye on the crust while grilling as grill temperatures can vary greatly.
Use fresh mozzarella and seasonal tomatoes for best flavor.
The pizza dough can be made ahead or store-bought for convenience.
Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze after grilling for an extra punch of flavor, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 40mg