GRILLED PESTO PIZZA WITH MARINATED MOZZARELLA AND TOMATOES

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Grilled Pesto Pizza with Marinated Mozzarella and Tomatoes image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 3 mini pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups fresh basil leaves
2 cups baby arugula
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 large cloves garlic, peeled
Kosher salt
Two 8-ounce containers marinated mozzarella balls, cut in half, plus 1 cup oil from the mozzarella (supplement with olive oil if needed)
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus for brushing
1 1/2 pounds store bought pizza dough, at room temperature and divided into 3 balls
1 1/2 pounds assorted color cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

Steps:

  • Add to a high-powered blender the basil, arugula, Parmesan, garlic and a pinch of salt and blend while streaming in the mozzarella oil until smooth. Taste and add salt as needed. Set aside.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to high (500 to 550 F.) While your grill is heating, lightly oil a large sheet pan (or 3 half-sheet pans) and place your dough balls on top. Use your fingers to stretch the pizza dough balls into a loose circle or oval about 1/8-inch-thick. Don't get too hung up on the shape, irregular is beautiful. Work your way around the dough to make sure that it's an even thickness throughout. Lightly brush oil on the top of the dough as well. Lightly sprinkle the tomatoes with salt.
  • Place your doughs on the hot grill and close the lid. Cook until golden brown char marks appear and the doughs are cooked on the underside, 2 to 3 minutes. Open the lid of the grill, flip the doughs over and quickly spoon the pesto over top of the cooked side leaving a little border for the crust. Top with the sliced tomatoes and marinated mozzarella. Close the lid and cook until the cheese melts and the doughs are completely cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the grill and enjoy.

Shariq Saqib
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used grilled zucchini and eggplant instead of chicken. The pizza was still delicious! The pesto is so flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted.


Tigistu Temesgen
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I also added some grilled chicken and vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Parul Akter
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I made this pizza for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pesto is so flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted. I highly recommend this recipe.


Photography Familyjones
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This pizza is delicious! The pesto is so flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mukundane Shakira
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this pizza. The pesto is very flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted. I would definitely make this again.


Sohaibbala Bala
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I made this pizza for my kids and they loved it! The pesto is not too spicy, and the cheese is melted perfectly. They even ate all the vegetables on the pizza!


Gazi Sumon
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This pizza is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the pesto is so flavorful. I love that I can grill it outside, so I don't have to heat up my kitchen.


ALI AHDAN
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used grilled zucchini and eggplant instead of chicken. The pizza was still delicious! The pesto is so flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted.


Guffy
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I made this pizza for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pesto is so flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sufyan Bhatti
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I also added some grilled chicken and vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Cliff Mcreynolds
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pizza didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The crust was too dry and the toppings were bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Naggita Viola
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This pizza was good, but not great. The pesto was a little bland and the cheese was a bit too rubbery. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


mabee
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I love this recipe! The pesto is so easy to make and the pizza is so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Md Anik Islam
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This pizza is amazing! The pesto is so flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted. The tomatoes add a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Sodar
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pizza was crispy and flavorful, and the toppings were perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gareth Sowter
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This pizza was a huge hit with my family! The pesto and marinated mozzarella were so flavorful, and the tomatoes added a nice pop of freshness. I'll definitely be making this again.