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    The Best Mediterranean Pizza Recipe

    Published: Nov 14, 2019 · Modified: Mar 6, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Mediterranean pizza recipe is the ultimate fresh family dinner that everyone will devour. This is a delicious homemade pizza with tasty Mediterranean toppings that will knock your socks off!

    Mediterranean pizza is the ultimate easy fresh family dinner that everyone will devour. This is a delicious homemade pizza recipe with different Mediterranean toppings that would knock your socks off! 

    If you love Mediterranean recipes  and can never have enough Mediterranean flatbread, caprese pizza or Turkish Lahmacun, you're going to love this Mediterranean pizza. With fresh tomatoes, marinated artichokes and delicious veggies, this pizza is going to be your new favorite! 

    Jump to:
    • Vegetarian pizza just got a makeover!
    • What goes into this Mediterranean style pizza?
    • What kind of pizza dough should I use?
    • Mediterranean flatbread vs Mediterranean pizza
    • How to make Mediterranean pizza
    • Serving suggestions
    • Additional Mediterranean pizza toppings
    • Notes and tips to make easy Mediterranean pizza
    • More Delicious Recipes
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    Vegetarian pizza just got a makeover!

    Tired of the usual cheese pizza? You need to try this Mediterranean pizza because it is different from everything you've had before. Here are a few reasons for you to try this pizza: 

    • It's packed with tasty veggies such as onions, artichokes and tomatoes. 
    • It's not overly cheesy and has a good balance of flavors. 
    • You can add or leave out the toppings to your preference. 

    This pizza doesn't call for a classic marinara pizza sauce on top and we only use olive oil to top the dough. The reason for leaving tomato based sauce out if that we want each topping to shine and deliver its flavor as much as possible. 

    What goes into this Mediterranean style pizza?

    This delicious pizza is made with the following ingredients:

    • Pizza dough - You can use store-bought pizza dough or make your own pizza dough at home.
    • Olive oil - I always prefer extra virgin olive oil for its rich flavor.
    • Spices - You need salt, thyme, black pepper and dried basil. You could also add some Aleppo pepper for a subtle kick.
    • Artichoke hearts - Use the marinated ones for more flavor.
    • Sun-dried tomatoes - They are usually jarred and you can find them near pesto and sauces at the supermarket. Make sure they're in olive oil.
    • Kalamata olives - You can use any other black olives, they need to be pitted.
    • Fresh mozzarella - You can use shredded or sliced.
    • Cherry tomatoes - Grape tomatoes and cherry tomatoes would work.

    This homemade pizza recipe is all about the toppings. What's awesome is that you can add as few or as many toppings as you please. We've talked more about Mediterranean pizza toppings below. 

    Mediterranean flat bread topped with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives and mozzarella cheese

    What kind of pizza dough should I use?

    You can absolutely use any pizza dough or crust that you like, whether that be homemade or store-bought. I always prefer homemade and my favorite pizza dough recipe is this homemade pizza dough recipe. You can also get fresh pizza dough from a supermarket or even use pre-made pizza dough.

    Mediterranean flatbread vs Mediterranean pizza

    There isn't really a huge difference between flatbread and pizza, to be honest. Flatbread is usually crispier on the edges and overall thinner whereas Mediterranean pizza has a chewier dough and is fluffier on the edges. Both are very tasty and are packed with fresh ingredients.

    Mediterranean pizza ingredients are pizza dough, red onion, artichokes, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella

    How to make Mediterranean pizza

    1. Prepare the pizza dough or use store-bought dough. 
    2. Roll out the dough and place it in a pizza pan. Watch this video to learn how to roll out pizza dough. 
    3. spread three tablespoons extra virgin olive oil on it and sprinkle with salt, pepper, dried basil and thyme. This will give a subtle classic flavor to the base of the pizza.
    4. Place all the toppings except fresh tomatoes on the dough and then top with slices of fresh mozzarella.
    5. Place the pizza in the oven for about 15 to 18 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dough is a little bit toasted.
    6. Top with chopped parsley and sliced fresh tomatoes. Serve immediately. 
    It's best to make the Mediterranean pizza flatbread recipe on a pizza stone.

    Honestly, I love this Mediterranean vegetable pizza so much that I can totally have it for breakfast. Just like this quick breakfast pizza recipe, you can break an egg in the middle of this Mediterranean pizza to make it perfect for breakfast. What's a better way to start you day than with veggies and cheese, right?

    Serving suggestions

    This veggie-packed pizza is a complete meal on its own. However, you can serve it with Mediterranean salad or Greek salad as a side dish. If you're looking for starchier sides, try Greek oven fries.

    Additional Mediterranean pizza toppings

    Mediterranean diet includes a lot of fresh veggies and herbs. You can always add other ingredients to your pizza as long as it's not too juicy and doesn't release too much liquid. Here are some suggestions:

    • Sauteed spinach 
    • Sliced zucchini
    • Sliced eggplant 
    • Hummus
    • Feta
    • Chickpeas 
    • Grilled chicken
    A slice of this Mediterranean pizza with red onion is perfect for dinner.

    Notes and tips to make easy Mediterranean pizza

    • If you would like to add fresh tomatoes to this homemade pizza, make sure to add them before serving and after the pizza is out of the oven because they tend to release their juice if cooked in the oven.
    • For extra flavor use toum (Lebanese garlic sauce) or pesto as a base for your pizza.
    • You can make this recipe using regular pizza dough, whole wheat dough or even gluten free pizza dough. 
    • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and reheat them in the oven at 250ºF for 10 to 15 minutes.
    • I've made this pizza in the oven. However, you can cook it in an outdoor pizza oven or on the grill as well.
    A slice of Mediterranean pizza topped with cherry tomatoes.

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Mediterranean Pizza Recipe

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Mediterranean pizza is the ultimate easy fresh family dinner that everyone will devour. This is a delicious homemade pizza recipe with different Mediterranean toppings that would knock your socks off! 
    4.61 from 28 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 414 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 12-inch pizza dough homemade or store-bought
    • 4 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 teaspoon thyme
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil optional
    • 1 can artichoke hearts 15 oz
    • ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes
    • ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
    • ¾ cup red onion sliced
    • 1 cup fresh mozzarella sliced or shredded
    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
    • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F. IF you're using a pizza stone, place it in the oven. 
    • On a baking sheet or a pizza peel, roll out the pizza dough to 12 inches. 
    • Spread olive oil on the dough and sprinkle salt, thyme, black pepper and dried basil on the pizza dough. 
    • Top the pizza dough with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, red onion and fresh mozzarella. 
    • Transfer the pizza onto the pizza stone (if using) and bake in the oven for about 15 to 18 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 
    • Top with fresh tomatoes and chopped parsley. 
    • Serve immediately. 

    Notes

    • You can spread some hummus on the pizza dough before adding the toppings if you would like to make it creamier. 
    • Other additions to this pizza are sliced zucchini or eggplants, bell peppers, spinach or feta cheese. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 11gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1166mgPotassium: 854mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2149IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 4mg
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    1. Aimee Schulke

      April 06, 2021 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      Sooooo good and quick to make! We loved it. May add chicken to it when more protein is needed but completely filling on its own! Putting this in my favorite list!

      Reply
    2. Claudia Lamascolo

      April 14, 2020 at 5:12 am

      5 stars
      This looks outstanding and I love everything on this pizza my family is going to love this !

      Reply
    3. Jane Saunders

      April 14, 2020 at 2:47 am

      5 stars
      Loving all your topping ideas and the tip to add tomato after cooking made all the difference. Delicious.

      Reply
    4. Sophie Heath

      February 11, 2020 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      I love pizza and I'm always on the hunt for the best pizza recipes! I stumbled upon this recipe and fell IN LOVE! I loved Mediterranean pizza and this was by far one of the best recipes I've tried. Can't wait to make it again!

      Reply
    5. Jessica Formicola

      February 11, 2020 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      We had this pizza for dinner last night and it was incredible! It was loved by the whole family. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Beth

      November 21, 2019 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      Every Friday we have Pizza night so I am sooo excited to introduce this pizza version!! Delish!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        November 22, 2019 at 4:41 am

        Hope you enjoy this pizza!

        Reply
    7. wilhelmina

      November 10, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was a great way to shake up our boring pizza night, we loved it!

      Reply
    8. Amanda

      November 10, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t get over how good this is. I usually make double the recipe because we all eat our weight in this pizza!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        November 11, 2019 at 9:27 am

        It's so tasty!

        Reply
    9. CINDY BARNES

      October 18, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious! We used a flat bread and man oh man was it extra amazing!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 18, 2019 at 7:01 pm

        Yay Cindy! Glad to know you enjoyed this pizza!

        Reply
    10. Heather Gebhardt

      January 09, 2019 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      The pizza was delicious! I'm trying to make healthier meals for my family which are Mediterranean based. This one fit the bill and will definitely be added to the my rotation of meals. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        January 10, 2019 at 9:59 am

        Hi Heather, thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad to hear you and your family enjoyed this Mediterranean pizza. I hope you check out our other Mediterranean recipes for more inspiration!

        Reply
    11. Ann Bradshaw

      January 07, 2019 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this for dinner tonight! DEFINITELY will be making this again... It was so easy and the pita crust was perfect. Had a salad with it. I love that you can add all sorts of veggies that might have on hand! I followed the suggestion of adding hummus on the pita (as a "sauce") - delicious! I have a tendency to add a lot of toppings on a typical pizza so I'll cut back on the amount so the flavors will pop more. PIta bread is perfect for this as there are toppings I love that my husband doesn't - and vise versa!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        January 08, 2019 at 8:20 am

        Hi Ann! Very glad to hear that you enjoyed this Mediterranean pizza!

        Reply
    12. Jenn

      September 11, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      The artichokes on this easy peasy pizza are genius! YUM!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        September 12, 2018 at 5:33 am

        thanks Jen!

        Reply
    13. Aimee

      September 11, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      This pizza is one of our family favorites. Its so loaded with delicious ingredients!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        September 11, 2018 at 2:20 pm

        thank you Aimee!

        Reply
    14. Abeer Rizvi

      September 09, 2018 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      Oh man! This looks good. Totally need to try this for next pizza night. So glad to hear you like my pizza dough recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        September 10, 2018 at 11:47 am

        Thank you so much Abeer! It's one of my favorite pizza crust recipes!

        Reply

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