If the notion that we eat with our eyes first is true, then this Greek pizza satisfies at a first glance. This meatless pizza features a gorgeous golden-brown crust and a variety of colorful toppings. The flavors are inspired by spinach salads and Mediterranean ingredients like creamy feta, salty olives, sun-dried tomatoes and earthy spinach. This pizza may be vegetarian, but it’s plenty hearty and filling. Even the omnivores in the family won’t miss the meat!
There are many ways to make a Greek-style pizza. Our version uses a prebaked pizza crust and pantry staples for a pizza that comes together in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect as a weeknight dinner or an appetizer pizza for your next get-together.
Ingredients for Greek Pizza
- Prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust: Use your favorite crust from the grocery store, or make your own thin crust pizza dough. Feel free to swap in a gluten-free dough for gluten-free Greek pizza, or use a cauliflower crust to sneak in even more veggies.
- Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes: We use both the oil and the sun-dried tomatoes in this Greek pizza recipe. You won’t need the whole jar, so use the remainder in other sun-dried tomato recipes.
- Onion mixture: We cook red onions with garlic until soft, then season the mixture with dried rosemary and grated lemon zest. The zest is optional, but it adds a burst of freshness that makes the other flavors pop.
- Baby spinach: You can use several types of leafy green vegetables on pizza, but spinach is one of our favorites.
- Greek olives: Pitted and chopped Greek olives add a meaty texture and salty flavor. If you want to take the pizza to the next level, use marinated olives.
- Feta and mozzarella cheeses: The crumbled feta is bold and salty, and it maintains its texture instead of melting as the pizza cooks. Meanwhile, the sliced mozzarella coats each bite with melty goodness.
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the pizza crust on an ungreased 12-inch pizza pan. Brush the crust with 1 tablespoon of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Top with spinach and 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes. (Save the remaining sun-dried tomatoes and oil for another use.) Top with the mozzarella.
Editor’s Tip: If you don’t have a pizza pan, don’t worry! You bake pizza on parchment. Preheat a pizza stone or a baking sheet in the oven. Then assemble the pizza on a piece of parchment. When the oven is preheated, slide the pizza—parchment and all—onto the baking surface.
Step 2: Cook the onion mixture
In a small skillet, saute the onion in olive oil until tender. Add the garlic, and cook for one minute longer. Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the rosemary, pepper and, if desired, lemon zest. Spread the onion mixture over the pizza. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and olives.
Step 3: Bake the pizza
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Let the pizza stand for five minutes before slicing.
Editor’s Tip: Finish the pizza with torn fresh basil or oregano to boost the herbaceous flavors. You can also sprinkle on crushed red pepper or grated Parmesan just before serving.
Recipe Variations
- Use a red sauce: We make this Greek pizza recipe as a white pizza, but feel free to add a classic red pizza sauce.
- Include other veggies: Cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts and pepperoncini are all great additions to Greek pizza. Drain the excess liquid when working with brined or pickled toppings so the pizza doesn’t become soggy.
- Make it on naan bread: Skip the prebaked pizza crust, and make this a naan bread recipe instead. Most types of cooked flatbread should work as a substitute for the crust.
- Add meat: Greek pizza is a great way to use leftover or rotisserie chicken. Other cooked meats work well here, too, such as sausage, sliced meatballs or ground lamb.
How to Store Greek Pizza
Leftover Greek pizza is good for up to four days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat leftover pizza on a preheated baking sheet in the oven or a skillet on the stovetop.
Greek Pizza Tips
What tools do you need to make homemade Greek pizza?
You don’t need any equipment to make homemade Greek pizza, but some pizza-making tools may make the process easier. A pizza cutter helps create perfect slices, and a pizza stone would mimic the high-heat temperatures used at your favorite pizzeria. A pizza peel can help slide the pizza into the oven, too.
What should you serve with Greek pizza?
Serve Greek pizza with one of our top salad recipes, such as Caesar salad, spinach salad or chopped salad.
