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Grilled Margherita Pizza

Grilled Margherita Pizza

Grilled Margherita Pizza is a simple and authentic recipe that brings the wood-fired pizzeria flavor right to your backyard. With a crispy, charred crust topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, this pizza is perfect for summer grilling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal or flour for dusting

Method
 

  1. Let your pizza dough come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 450-500°F. Clean and oil the grates.
  3. Prepare all toppings: slice mozzarella and tomatoes, pat tomato slices dry, and mix minced garlic with two tablespoons of olive oil.
  4. Divide the dough into two portions and stretch each into a roughly 10-inch round.
  5. Brush one side of the dough with olive oil and place it on the grill, oiled side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Flip the dough, brush the grilled side with garlic oil, and add mozzarella and tomato slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  7. Close the grill lid and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts and the bottom crisps up.
  8. Remove the pizza from the grill, scatter fresh basil leaves on top, and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Let it rest before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use fresh mozzarella and ripe summer tomatoes. Avoid overloading the pizza with toppings to ensure proper cooking.