Margherita Grilled Pizza
A classic Italian Margherita Grilled Pizza featuring a crispy crust topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese, perfect for outdoor cooking lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball of pizza dough (about 250g)
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 200g fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Brush one side of the dough with olive oil and place it oil-side down on the grill.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear and the dough begins to cook.
- Brush the top side with olive oil and flip the dough over.
- Quickly add sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, minced garlic, salt, and pepper on top.
- Close the grill lid and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts and the crust is crispy.
- Remove from grill, scatter fresh basil leaves on top, slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, add a sprinkle of chili flakes or drizzle balsamic glaze before serving.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/margherita-grilled-pizza/