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grilled arugula pizza

Modified: Jul 26, 2023 · Published: Jul 9, 2014 by Jackie · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Easy, delicious arugula pizza tastes best when it's grilled. Peppery baby arugula, fresh tomatoes and Romano cheese are all you need. Don't bother turning on the oven!

arugula pizza, sliced on brown paper with blue background + white plate with fork

We  love making pizza at home, but during the hot summer months, we can't bear the thought of turning on the oven. This scrumptious, easy to make arugula pizza was Keith's solution to our problem. It's simple and light, with no sauce!

Ingredients:

  • STORE BOUGHT PIZZA DOUGH: (you can find this at most grocery stores in the refrigerated sections). Or, make homemade PIZZA DOUGH.
  • EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: 3 tablespoons
  • CHOPPED GARLIC: 1 tablespoon
  • TOMATOES: we like Roma tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • FRESH ARUGULA: 2 cups
  • BASIL LEAVES: 4-5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • ROMANO CHEESE: 3 tablespoons, grated
  • SALT
  • PEPPER
arugula pizza slices on brown paper, topped with tomatoes

Now don't get me wrong. I love a traditional red sauce pizza dripping with gooey cheese as much as anyone. But in my quest to eat more vegetables (and less cheese, sigh...), we came up with this delicious version of  homemade pizza that satisfied all of my cravings.

How to make pizza on the grill:

  1. Allow pizza dough to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes
  2. Turn grill on and you want one side hot and the other side with no flame. You are trying to get to a 400° grill.
  3. Place dough onto floured surface and stretch dough to thickness of about ¼ inch.
  4. Using a fork, poke holes throughout the dough to prevent air bubbles from forming during cooking.
  5. Transfer to a baking sheet and place entire baking sheet (or pizza stone) on grill and close lid. You are "par-baking " dough. You want to let this cook for about 10 minutes or until the dough slides around on the pan and can be removed without it "oozing", you want it to hold its shape.
  6. Slide the dough on to the side of the grill without the direct flame.
  7. Drizzle 2 tablespoon of the olive oil on the dough.
  8. Top that with the tomatoes and the chopped garlic.
  9. Shut the lid of the grill and allow that to cook for about 20 minutes or until the crust is golden and brown.
  10. Carefully remove the pizza from the grill and place on a baking sheet and sprinkle the Romano cheese and chopped basil on top.
  11. Cover the pizza with fresh arugula and chopped basil and salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Cut and enjoy the smokey grilled taste the grill gives you.

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whole arugula pizza on brown paper + blue background, with white plate + fork

Why grill pizza?

  • It's easy. It takes 30 minutes, and you don't have to turn on the oven
  • You get great, smoky brick oven flavor from the grill.
  • Grilled pizza crust bubbles and crisps up faster than oven baked pizza.
  • Use a sheet pan, pizza stone, or pizza peel for optimum results.

What to serve with Arugula Pizza:

  • Grilled Romaine Caesar salad
  • Arugula & Beet Salad
  • 15 Minute Tomato Sauce (for dipping)

Arugula goes with everything!

Like a little more on your pie? Try our Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza.
Or add goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, or ricotta to this recipe.
Missing the meat? Add prosciutto, pepperoni, or sausage. Roasted red peppers taste great too.

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Easy, delicious arugula pizza tastes best when it's grilled. Peppery baby arugula, fresh tomatoes and Romano cheese are all you need.

  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 3-4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 8 ounce pizza dough ball ( you can find this in most refrigerated sections in any grocery store)
  • 3 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 TBSP chopped garlic
  • 3 fresh Roma tomatoes
  • 2 C of fresh arugula
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 3 TBSP grated Romano cheese
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. Allow pizza dough to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes
  2. Turn grill on and you want one side hot and the other side with no flame. You are trying to get to a 400 degree grill.
  3. Place dough onto floured surface and stretch dough to thickness of about ¼ inch.
  4. Using a fork, poke holes throughout the dough to prevent air bubbles from forming during cooking.
  5. Transfer to a baking sheet and place entire baking sheet on grill and close lid. You are "par-baking " dough. You want to let this cook for about 10 minutes or until the dough slides around on the pan and can be removed without it "oozing", you want it to hold its shape.
  6. Slide the dough on to the side of the grill without the direct flame.
  7. Drizzle 2 tablespoon of the olive oil on the dough.
  8. Top that with slices of the Roma tomatoes and the chopped garlic.
  9. Shut the lid of the grill and allow that to cook for about 20 minutes or until the crust is golden and brown.
  10. Carefully remove the pizza from the grill and place on a baking sheet and sprinkle the Romano cheese and chopped basil on top.
  11. Cover the pizza with fresh arugula and chopped basil and salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Cut and enjoy the smokey grilled taste the grill gives you.
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Grilled pizza
  • Cuisine: Italian

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