This delicious Greek
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We love tucking into Margherita pizza, mushroom pizza, and Caprese pizza, but sometimes we have a craving for Greek
And when we have that craving, our go to recipe is our Greek
Why you’ll love this Greek style pizza recipe
- Pizza night just got more interesting with these Greek pizzas bursting with flavor!
- It’s so easy to make and you can have it ready to eat in as little as 5 minutes.
- They not only taste sensational, but they look sensational too!
- Perfect for
pizza night, outdoor cooking, or movie nights.
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
We took the classic Italian
pizza recipe and turned it into a Greek masterpiece, and we think you’re going to love it!
How to make our Greek pizza recipe with step by step instructions
Making our Greek pizza recipe is easy if you follow our simple instructions.
A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
If you’re making pizza in a pizza oven
Preheat your
Lightly dust your pizza peel with flour, then place your
Spread pizza sauce on the crust leaving a half inch border (we used marinara sauce).
Next, add shredded mozzarella cheese and then add Greek feta cheese.
Then, add red onion, grape tomatoes, and red and yellow bell peppers, and kalamata olives.
Now, place your Greek
Remember to turn your
Once cooked, remove from the
Enjoy your pizza!
If you are cooking pizza in a kitchen oven
Preheat your oven to 500F/260C, and if you are using a pizza stone, place it in the oven.
Lightly flour your work surface or a pizza pan, this stops the crust from sticking.
Spread
Next, add shredded mozzarella cheese and then add Greek feta cheese.
Then, add red onion, grape tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, and kalamata olives.
Now, place your Greek
Once cooked, remove from the oven, garnish with a little parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil, and serve immediately.
Enjoy your
Recipe notes and tips
- Don’t overload
If you overload yourpizza dough with vegetables, you run the risk of having a soggy crust.
- Fresh mozzarella
If you decide to use fresh mozzarella then make sure you drain it thoroughly or yourpizza will become soggy.
- FlourRemember to flour your surface or the pizza dough will stick.
- Watch it
Pizza ovens and methods vary, so keep an eye on your Greekpizza , as it may need a shorter or longer time in the oven.
What do I serve with Greek pizza ?
A Greek
Serve it on its own and dip it in a tasty
Try our pizza aioli, garlic dip, or dip it in Haydari (a Turkish yogurt sauce) or tzatziki sauce!
Eat with sweet potato fries, pull apart garlic bread, or a fresh salad with balsamic vinaigrette.
What are Kalamata olives?
Kalamata olives are a type of olive that is typically black or purple in color.
These salty olives are grown in the Kalamata region of Greece and are known for their smooth, fleshy texture and rich flavor.
Kalamata olives are often used in Mediterranean recipes, such as salads, pasta dishes, and pizzas.
Can I use store bought pizza dough?
Yes, you can use store bought
You could make or try to source Greek
The main difference between Italian and Greek
Nothing can quite beat homemade
Store bought dough can be really good these days, as can store bought crusts, so shop around and choose a brand you know and love.
It’s good to know that you can also make and buy gluten free
What’s the best way to cook homemade pizza ?
There are three different methods you can use for cooking your homemade pizza.
You can use a pizza oven, a pizza stone, or a
So, are
We use an Ooni pizza oven to cook all our pizzas in and we love it.
We can’t actually imagine cooking
Why do we love it?
You can read all about it in our Ooni pizza oven review or read a brief outline below.
They cook fast, I mean, lightning fast, depending on the
You also get that wonderful, charred crust that you can only achieve with an oven.
There’s also the wonderful culinary theatre that you get when making
We can’t recommend them enough, but we realize not everyone has the space or budget for a
A cost effective option is to buy a
Pizza stones fit in your kitchen oven and are a fraction of the cost of a
The
We wholeheartedly recommend a
If neither of these are available to you, then opt for a pizza pan.
A
They cook a whole lot better than using a simple baking sheet.
How do I store leftover Greek pizza ?
Our Greek
You can also freeze it for up to 2 months.
Play with the flavors
If you want to make Greek
We used bell peppers on our homemade Greek
Add a little spice and scatter red pepper flakes over your
Fresh tomatoes, spinach, and whatever toppings you’d like to make your own authentic Greek flavor.
Use the Greek inspired toppings that you love, we always encourage you to go with what you think will work.
More easy pizza recipes for you to try
If you love making homemade
- Cheese pizza – every cheese lover’s dream!
- Mushroom pizza – loaded with mushrooms, this
pizza is bursting with flavor!
- Caprese pizza – tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil make this
pizza taste as good as it looks!
- Margherita pizza – the classic Italian
pizza that’s so easy to make!
- Nutella pizza – hazelnut chocolate spread and strawberries – yummy!
We hope you enjoy making and eating our Greek
Please leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Greek pizza recipe
Utensils
Ingredients
- All purpose flour to coat your work surface
- 1 12 inch pizza base
- ¼ cup Pizza sauce we used marinara sauce
- 6 oz Mozzarella cheese grated or sliced
- 4 oz Feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup Sweetened red and yellow bell peppers sliced
- ¼ cup Red onion sliced
- 1 cup Grape tomatoes halved
- ⅓ cup Kalamata olives sliced
- 1 handful Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
If using the Ooni pizza oven
- Preheat your Ooni to 650°F/345°C
- Lightly dust your pizza paddle with flour, then place your pizza base on the flour. Spread marinara sauce on the pizza crust, leaving a half inch border. Then, add shredded mozzarella cheese and feta cheese, red onion, grape tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers.All purpose flour, 1 12 inch pizza base, ¼ cup Pizza sauce, 6 oz Mozzarella cheese, 4 oz Feta cheese, ½ cup Sweetened red and yellow bell peppers, ¼ cup Red onion, 1 cup Grape tomatoes, ⅓ cup Kalamata olives
- Place your cheese pizza in the oven for approximately 1-2 minutes, ensuring you turn it every 20 seconds and cook it evenly. Your pizza crust will be charred and crispy, and the toppings perfectly cooked. Once the pizza has cooked, remove it from the oven, garnish with a little fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your awesome Greek pizza!1 handful Fresh parsley
If using a kitchen oven
- Preheat your oven to 500°F/260°C
- Lightly flour a baking sheet or pizza pan, and place your pizza crust on it. Then spread marinara sauce on the pizza crust, leaving a half inch border. Then, add shredded mozzarella cheese and feta cheese. Then add red onion, grape tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppersAll purpose flour, 1 12 inch pizza base, ¼ cup Pizza sauce, 6 oz Mozzarella cheese, 4 oz Feta cheese, ½ cup Sweetened red and yellow bell peppers, ¼ cup Red onion, 1 cup Grape tomatoes, ⅓ cup Kalamata olives
- Place your pizza in the oven and cook for approximately 8 – 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, garnish with a little fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Greek pizza!1 handful Fresh parsley
Notes
If you overload your pizza dough with vegetables, you run the risk of having a soggy crust
Fresh mozzarella
If you decide to use fresh mozzarella then make sure you drain it thoroughly or your pizza will become soggy
Flour
Remember to flour your surface or the pizza dough will stick
Watch it
Pizza ovens and methods vary, so keep an eye on your Greek pizza, as it may need a shorter or longer time in the oven
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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