Meet your new favorite homemade pizza: the Mediterranean Herb Pizza. It's packed with aromatic herbs and bold flavors, bringing a fresh twist to your pizza night. Perfect for when you want something a little more exciting than your usual cheese and pepperoni.
Pizza dough serves as the canvas for all the delicious toppings. A 12-inch round gives you the perfect base thickness. Olive oil not only prevents the dough from sticking but also adds a rich, fruity undertone. Minced garlic infuses the crust with a subtle, savory depth. The trio of herbs — rosemary, thyme, and oregano — each bring their unique earthy and aromatic notes, making the pizza unmistakably Mediterranean.
Mozzarella cheese provides that gooey, melty layer we all love on pizza. Feta cheese adds a tangy contrast, complementing the other ingredients perfectly. Black olives lend a slight brininess, while sun-dried tomatoes offer a sweet and intense tomato flavor. Red onion slices add a mild sweetness and crunch. Finally, fresh basil leaves are the crowning glory, adding a pop of color and fresh, peppery aroma.
This Mediterranean Herb Pizza pairs wonderfully with a simple arugula salad tossed in lemon juice and olive oil. A chilled glass of white wine, like Sauvignon Blanc, complements the pizza’s herbaceous notes beautifully. For a more robust meal, serve alongside a bowl of hearty minestrone soup.
First, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). While the oven heats up, roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to form a nice 12-inch circle. Don’t worry if it’s not perfectly round — that’s part of the charm. Gently transfer your dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil and minced garlic. Use a brush or your hands to spread this mixture evenly over the entire surface of the dough. Next, sprinkle the chopped rosemary, thyme, and oregano evenly across the dough, ensuring every bite will be infused with these delightful herbs.
Now it’s time to lay down the foundation of cheese. Scatter the mozzarella evenly over the top, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Follow it up with the feta cheese, distributing it so there’s a little in every bite.
Evenly spread the sliced black olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and thin red onion slices on top of the cheese. Season everything with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Slide it into your preheated oven and let it bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is a beautiful golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Once out of the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes. This is the perfect time to scatter the fresh basil leaves over your pizza. They’ll soften slightly from the heat, releasing their fragrant oils. Slice it up and enjoy!
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