Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed lands of Greece, where the flavors of the Mediterranean come alive in every bite. Greek pizza, a delightful fusion of traditional Italian pizza and the vibrant tastes of Greece, offers a unique and unforgettable taste experience. With its crispy crust, tangy sauce, and an array of fresh toppings, Greek pizza is a perfect blend of savory and aromatic ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. If you're looking to recreate this delectable dish in the comfort of your own kitchen, look no further. This article will guide you through the steps of making the perfect Greek pizza, from preparing the dough and sauce to choosing the right toppings and baking it to perfection.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GREEK PIZZA
A light and flavorful pizza featuring feta, tomatoes, and spinach. I like to use a homemade whole wheat crust, rolled thin.
Provided by ESTEPHAN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pizza Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). If using a pizza stone, place in oven to preheat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and continue to cook and stir until all liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and season with basil, lemon juice, oregano, and pepper. Allow mixture to cool slightly.
- Unroll pizza dough on preheated pizza stone or a large baking sheet and brush with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread spinach mixture over dough, leaving a small border at the edge of the pizza crust. Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Press tomato slices into seasoned bread crumbs until coated; arrange tomatoes over pizza. Spread remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and feta cheese over tomatoes.
- Bake in preheated oven until pizza crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.1 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1531.2 mg, Sugar 10 g
GREEK PIZZA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 37m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the crust: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Dust a heavy baking sheet with cornmeal. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle about 16 inches long and 8 inches wide. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
- For the topping: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. In batches, add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the feta cheese and mint. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Using the tines of a fork, prick the surface of the dough all over. Spread the spinach mixture on top and dot with butter.
- Bake until the dough is golden and crunchy, 15 to 18 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
EASY GREEK PIZZA
I created this recipe when trying to use leftovers from a dinner party. If you prefer to go meatless, it's great without the chicken, too. -Jennifer Beck, Meridian, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place crust on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with pizza sauce and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning. Top with chicken, spinach, onion, olives, cheeses and remaining lemon-pepper seasoning., Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK PIZZA
Make and share this Greek Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gaelige Coinnaigh
Categories Greek
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Puree ingredients for garlic sauce in a blender and store in a small covered jar.
- Top dough crust with garlic sauce, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, olives, pepperoncini, onion, mushrooms, and oregano. Drizzle with oil.
- Bake in preheated 500° F oven on pizza stone for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 1025, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9.2
GREEK-STYLE PIZZA
Save yourself a trip to Greece and serve this appetizer pizza at your next party. To ensure a crisp and flaky crust, before assembling the pizza, drain the tomato slices on a paper towel to soak up any extra moisture. -Claire Torrice, Oswego, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Transfer to a small bowl; add oil and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic until tender. Add spinach; saute until wilted. Add the lemon juice, basil and oregano; set aside. , Brush a 13x9-in. baking dish with butter mixture. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough in baking dish; brush lightly with butter mixture. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Repeat layers with remaining phyllo, brushing each layer. , Top with the spinach mixture; sprinkle with cheeses. Coat both sides of tomato slices with bread crumbs; arrange over top. Bake at 375° until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
TANDOORI SPICED CHICKEN PITA PIZZA WITH GREEK YOGURT AND CILANTRO
My family and I are big picnickers, and I'm always looking for new dishes to try in the great outdoors. The amazing flavors at our favorite Indian restaurant inspired these mini pizzas. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For sauce, mix 1/2 cup yogurt and cilantro. In a large bowl, mix spices and remaining yogurt; stir in chicken to coat., Place chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, covered, until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes per side. Grill pita breads until warmed, about 1 minute per side., Spread pitas with sauce. Top with chicken, cheese, tomato and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK VEGGIE PIZZA
Top this crispy, melty three-cheese pizza with some Greek flavors and a quick, easy chilled Greek sauce.
Provided by Chef Mo
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pizza Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Stir cucumber, sour cream, dill, oregano, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a bowl; cover and chill.
- Unwrap pizza and discard cardboard. Place red pepper, feta cheese, and olives on top of the pizza. Top with sliced tomato and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes.
- Remove pizza from the oven and top with red onion, basil, and Greek sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 701 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
THE GREEK PIZZA (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN)
California Pizza Kitchen has had tremendous success with their Greek "salad" pizza. It combines all of the elements of a traditional Greek salad: creamy feta, sweet red onions, cucumbers and a tangy lemon-herb vinaigrette salad (minus the lettuce) and eaten with your hands. What could be better? Serving the Tzatziki Sauce on the side provides the perfect excuse for dipping your pizza.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Greek
Time 4h30m
Yield 1 9
Number Of Ingredients 37
Steps:
- Place a seasoned (or oiled) pizza stone in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450° F, at least 30 minutes.
- Roll and spread the dough into one 13-inch or two 9-inch circles and place on a floured pizza peel. If you are more comfortable working with one piece of dough at a time, you can shape and dress the second piece while the first is in the oven. If making 2 pizzas, split all the topping measurements in half.
- Brush the dough with olive oil to within an inch of the edge, and spread the grated mozzarella to within 1/2 inch of the outer edge. Distribute the chicken over the cheese.
- Transfer the pizza(s) to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese at the center is melted and bubbly.
- Meanwhile, prepare the Greek Salad and Tzatziki Sauce. Place the sauce in a squeeze bottle or syrup dispenser.
- Use the peel to remove the pizza from the oven. Slice as desired. Spoon the dressed salad over the pizza. Sprinkle with feta cheese, then drizzle with half the Tzatziki Sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately, with the remaining sauce on the side.
- To Make Traditional Pizza Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water (1 cup plus 1 tablespoon). Make sure the water is not too hot, as this will kill the yeast and prevent the dough from rising.
- If using a stand mixer, use the paddle because the dough hook will not mix this size batch efficiently. In the mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and stir by hand just to distribute. Add the dissolved yeast and place the bowl and paddle on the mixer. Start mixing on the lowest speed to mix. Increase the speed slightly and mix for 2 to 3 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Do not over-knead, as this will build up too much gluten and make the dough difficult to shape. If using a food processor, be sure to use the plastic blade, the metal knife will cut through the gluten strands and keep the dough from developing any "body". Proceed as for the stand mixer making sure to stop kneading as soon as the dough forms a smooth ball. Over-kneading could overheat the dough because the mixing bowl is directly above the motor. If mixing by hand, place the dry ingredients in a 4 to 6 quart bowl, and stir to combine. Make a well in the middle and put the liquids, reserving 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Use a wooden spoon to combine the ingredients. Once all the flour is mixed in, turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and, with lightly oiled hands, knead the dough for 5 minutes. It should be smooth and elastic, but will still be slightly sticky.
- Place the remaining teaspoon of oil in a 1 quart mixing bowl and spread it with your fingertips. Place the dough ball in the bowl, move it around in the oil, then turn it over so that the oiled side is facing upward. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- About 2 hours before you are ready to assemble your pizza, remove the dough form the refrigerator. If making individual pizzas, use a sharp knife to divide the dough into 2 or 4 equal portions.
- Roll each portion of dough into a round ball on a smooth, clean surface, making sure to seal any holes by pinching or rolling.
- Place the newly formed dough balls in a glass baking dish, spaced far enough apart to allow for each to double in size. Seal the top of the dish with clear plastic wrap. Set aside at room temperature until the dough balls have doubled in size, about 2 hours. They should be smooth and puffy. Dress the pizza according to the recipe.
- For Grilled Greek Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between sheets of waxed or parchment paper and gently pound to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not pound them too thin; this is just to ensure that they will cook evenly.
- Combine the olive oil and seasonings in a large mixing bowl. Stir to mix. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, one by one, turning each in the marinade. Place the chicken in the refrigerator for 10 to 20 minutes.
- If you have a hot grill available, grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Do not overcook. If no grill is available, preheat the over to 350 degrees and bake the chicken, skin side up in a pan, for about 30 minutes. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees.
- Use the chicken immediately, as desired; or let it cool and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- For The Greek Salad: Combine the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and olives in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and add to the vegetables. Stir well. Makes 3 cups.
- To Make The Tzatziki Sauce: Place all the ingredients in a blender or small food processor and process until smooth. This sauce will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Whisk before using. Makes 3/4 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3756.6, Fat 223.9, SaturatedFat 70.9, Cholesterol 1037.2, Sodium 6539.1, Carbohydrate 102.5, Fiber 10, Sugar 38.6, Protein 326.2
GREEK SPINACH PIZZA
Round out this pizza with a salad or fresh, vegetable relish tray. Sometimes, I serve a side of low-fat ranch dressing to dip the veggies and pizza crust into.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 slices.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, toss the spinach, oil and Italian seasoning. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Arrange spinach mixture over crust to within 1/2 in. of edge. Place tomatoes on top; sprinkle with the cheeses, olives and onion., Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts :
SHRIMP AND FETA GREEK STYLE PIZZA
Make and share this Shrimp and Feta Greek Style Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dale7793
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Shell shrimp and set aside.
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Grease 12 inch pizza pan or 13x9-inch pan and sprinkle with cornmeal.
- Place dough in greased pan and spread to cover the pan and form the base.
- Bake for 5 minutes until very light brown.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over med-high heat.
- Add shrimp and garlic.
- Cook until shrimp are light pink, about 1 minute.
- Spoon over the mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle feta cheese, green onions, rosemary and olives over shrimp.
- Bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
GREEK PIZZA WITH PHYLLO CRUST
A coworker of my husband's brought this in one day, and DH thought it looked and sounded good. The recipe is from Mollie Katzen Online. It can be made ahead and refrigerated until baking.
Provided by Halcyon Eve
Categories Spinach
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onions and salt and saute until onion is tender.
- Add the basil, oregano, and spinach and stir-fry over med-high heat until spinach is limp and nearly all of the liquid has evaporated, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in garlic, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Coat a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Layer the leaves of phyllo 1-2 at a time, spraying each with cooking spray and keeping the unused leaves covered with a cloth to prevent them from drying out, until you have a stack of 10 leaves.
- Cut phyllo into 6-8 squares. Sprinkle phyllo squares with mozzarella.
- With a slotted spoon, place spinach mixture over mozzarella, draining off any remaining liquid. Spread over the mozzarella, leaving a small border of phyllo at edges.
- Arrange tomato slices over spinach mixture. Add olives and top with feta.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-30 minutes, until phyllo is golden and crispy and cheese is melted. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
MEDITERRANEAN GREEK PIZZA
After coming in late from a trip, I picked up a Greek Pizza at a deli for a quick meal. We all loved it. Here's my attempt at duplicating the taste at home, which actually turned out better than the original!
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Onions
Time 35m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pat the crust dough out on two greased pizza pans.
- Combine all the sauce ingredients, stirring until smooth. Divide between crusts.
- Top each pizza with half the mozzarella cheese, followed by other ingredients in order given.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly.
GREEK PHYLLO PIZZA
Make and share this Greek Phyllo Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Poppy
Categories Greek
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic.
- Sauté for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
- Add spinach and sauté until all excess moisture has evaporated.
- Add basil, oregano, lemon juice and pepper.
- Mix well.
- Cool slightly.
- Prepare Phyllo pizza crust: Use 10 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with melted butter, margarine, oil or vegetable spray.
- Use 1/4 cup butter.
- Repeat this step.
- Place length of phyllo across width of greased 15 x 10 x 1 cookie sheet or baking pan.
- Overlap each set of 10 buttered phyllo sheets 5 inches at center.
- Roll overlapping phyllo onto itself on cookie sheet to form pizza crust.
- Brush top layer with melted butter or olive oil and top with your favorite ingredients.
- Spread spinach mixture on prepared phyllo sheets.
- Top spinach with 1/2 of mozzarella.
- Dredge tomatoes in bread crumbs and arrange on top of mozzarella.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and feta cheese.
- Bake in preheated 400°F oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
GREEK GRILLED PIZZA FROM REYNOLDS WRAP®
This Greek grilled pizza requires minimal prep and is loaded with healthy ingredients. A perfect pizza for a summer party. Brought to you by Reynolds Kitchens®.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat grill to 450 degrees F. Roll or pat pizza dough into a 14-inch circle on a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Brush dough with olive oil.
- Sprinkle on oregano and lemon zest. Add green pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill 15 to 20 minutes in covered grill over indirect heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1123.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
GREEK GODDESS PIZZA
Feta cheese, kalamata olives, artichokes, and tomatoes top this gourmet pizza. This is my signature pizza recipe that I make every week. I experimented with flavors for a while until I eventually got it right. I love this recipe and I hope you do too!
Provided by GreenEyedLS
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine olive oil and Italian seasoning and brush onto crust, using most of the seasoning on the outer rim for a crispy crust.
- Add pizza sauce and spread evenly, leaving a 2/3 inch crust around the rim.
- Layer in this order: 1/4 cup feta cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, kalamata olives, artichokes, tomatoes, 1/4 cup feta cheese, 1/4 cup mozzarella.
- Cook for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
GREEK PIZZA ON PHYLLO WITH FETA AND TOMATOES
Adapted from a recipe by Joanne Wier, this is an astonishingly wonderful change-of-pace for the pizza heads among us. Rich, but with a distinctly Greek "flava" this beautiful dish will make your evening. Wonderful to serve to company - very pretty, unusual, and TASTY! ADDENDUM: I've tried several great variations on this...using puff pastry instead of phyllo, substituting cream cheese for the mozzarella, adding some cilantro pesto to the cheese combo, and topping with sauteed onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and using chopped GREEN olives instead of black. Scrumptious! Use your imagination and run amok!
Provided by Pellerin
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Melt butter/oil on medium/low heat in small saucepan. Cover phyllo with barely dampened kitchen towel (not paper).
- In a bowl, combine cheeses, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Brush baking sheet with oil/butter mixture. Place 1 sheet phyllo in center. Brush with butter-oil. Add 2nd sheet of phyllo, brush with oil. Add 3rd sheet, but do NOT brush with oil. Just sprinkle a LITTLE (i.e. ~2 TBS) of the cheese mixture on top. Add another layer of phyllo. Repeat, until all phyllo is used.
- Brush top layer with butter/oil. Sprinkle with ½ of the remaining cheese. Sprinkle with the scallions, then the tomatoes, evenly over the top of the pizza, leaving a 1-inch border around edge. Season the tomatoes with salt, and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Trim the edges if desired.
- Bake on the TOP shelf of the oven until cheese is melted and phyllo is golden and crisp on the edges; 20-30 minutes. Good with a Pinôt Gris, Pinôt Grigio. Sangiovese or Chianti wine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 716, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 111.9, Sodium 1401.2, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 27.9
CONTEST-WINNING GREEK PIZZA
Pita breads make crispy crusts for these individual pizzas. Topped with feta and ricotta cheese as well as spinach, tomatoes and basil, the fast pizzas are a hit with everyone who tries them. -Doris Allers of Portage, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place pita breads on a baking sheet. Combine ricotta cheese and garlic powder; spread over pitas. Top with spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese and basil. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until bread is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK ISLE PIZZA
I wanted to create a pizza that took its inspiration from the salads I enjoyed when I visited the Greek island of Corfu more than 20 years ago. It's so good and so easy to prepare. -Amanda Cooke, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 slices.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; brush with oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside., In a small skillet, saute onion in olive oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the rosemary, pepper and, if desired, lemon zest. Spread over crust. Top with spinach and tomatoes., Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK BREAD PIZZA
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the beef: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until the meat gets nice and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the beef and reserve. Lower the heat to medium and saute the onions in the beef juices until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the tomato paste and cook until caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze with the red wine and scrape up any bits that have adhered to the pan. Add the beef back in, stir and set aside.
- For the pizza: Preheat the oven to broil with the rack on the lowest position or heat a grill with one side on high and one side off for indirect heat. Scoop out some of the bread to create a well for the toppings. Brush all sides of the bread with olive oil. Top evenly with the beef mixture, then the mozzarella and feta, then top with the olives. Put on a baking sheet in the oven or place on the grill and cook until golden and bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Top with the Pickled Red Onions and fresh mint. Slice and serve.
- Put the vinegar, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup water in a small pot and bring to a simmer. Add the onions and take off the heat immediately. Let cool and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
GREEK SALAD PIZZA
This is an easy make ahead appetizer with lots of flavour. It is like a cross between Greek salad and Chicken spanokapita. It was really popular at a recent potluck.
Provided by Kate in Ontario
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lightly coat inside of pizza crust with salad dressing.
- Marinate chicken breast in remaining salad dressing for 1 hour- Grill until done- about 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Spread spinach dip over crust.
- Slice chicken into bite sized pieces and spread evenly over pizza.
- Add red pepper, cucumber, and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with feta.
- Slice into thin wedges.
- May be made several hours ahead and stored in refrigerator.
Tips:
- Use the right flour: Bread flour or all-purpose flour can be used to make Greek pizza dough. However, bread flour will result in a chewier crust, while all-purpose flour will produce a crispier crust.
- Proof the dough: Allowing the dough to rise before baking will help to develop its flavor and texture. To proof the dough, place it in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your pizza. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese, and choose a good-quality olive oil.
- Don't overload the pizza: Too many toppings can make the pizza soggy. Add toppings sparingly, and avoid using wet or juicy ingredients that will release a lot of liquid.
- Bake the pizza at a high temperature: Greek pizza is traditionally baked at a very high temperature, which helps to create a crispy crust. If your oven can reach a temperature of 500 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, use that setting to bake your pizza.
Conclusion:
Greek pizza is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and flavorful toppings, it's a great option for a quick and easy meal. Whether you're making it at home or ordering it from a restaurant, be sure to follow these tips to ensure that you're getting the best possible pizza experience.
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