Fresh flavors of summer come alive on this cool and crisp cucumber and herb pizza. A grilled crust is the base for this mouth-watering light and healthy summer treat. Prepared on the grill, the crust brings a slightly smokey wood fired oven flavor to this dish. Great as an appetizer or a meal, try this one at your next backyard grilling party. Your friends will never see this one coming.
Cucumber and Herb Grilled Crust Pizza
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Fresh flavors of summer come alive on this cool and crisp cucumber and herb pizza. A grilled crust is the base for this mouth-watering light and healthy summer treat.
Course:
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Retro
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoon Ricotta cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon chives finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon dill finely chopped plus more for garnish
- 1 Tablespoon basil finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 Tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon thyme finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon mint finely chopped (optional)
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- ¼ cup grape tomatoes quartered
- pizza dough
Method
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Mix the cheese, yogurt, herbs, and salt & pepper. Taste, and adjust to liking.
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Slice cucumber and tomato.
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Roll dough out and place on a baking sheet to take to your grill.
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Heat grill on high and brush to clean.
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Reduce heat to medium high heat, Wipe the grill with an oiled cloth or paper towel.
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Place dough directly on grill (once the dough has been placed on the grill, do not attempt to move it other than to turn it).
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Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side turning only once. I pay attention more to the dough than the time. The crust will bubble and you can watch for some color to appear around the edges. Flip using a pizza paddle or large spatula.
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Remove the grilled crust and allow to cool.
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Spread the crust with the herbed cheese mixture, arrange cucumbers and tomatoes, and garnish with some more fresh herbs.
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Serve at room temperature.
Cooks Notes
Here is my easy recipe for Pizza Dough. Dough can be divided and frozen in freezer bags so all you have to do is thaw and use.
What a light and lovely snack or side idea for a party. It would be a hit. It is prime time to use those cucumbers and tomatoes from the garden. Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend.
Yum!! I love grilled pizza, and this looks amazing! I love all of the fresh herbs, too!