Mediterranean Spinach Feta Pizza

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Mediterranean Spinach Feta Pizza

Crispy-bottomed pizza layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh spinach, tangy feta, Kalamata olives, and red onion. Baked until the cheese bubbles and browns slightly. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • pizza dough
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
    pesto3/4 cupvegetarian

    herbaceous base

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  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
    arugula1:1vegetarian

    peppery note

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  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
    goat cheese1:1vegetarian

    similar tang and crumble

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  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
    green olives1:1vegetarian

    lighter flavor

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  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
    fontina1:1vegetariandairydairy-free

    nuttier flavor

    Full guide →
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt(optional)
  • pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 475°F and place pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.

  2. 2

    Roll out pizza dough on floured surface to desired thickness.

  3. 3

    Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over sauce.

  5. 5

    Distribute fresh spinach leaves, crumbled feta cheese, olives, and red onion evenly over cheese.

  6. 6

    Transfer pizza to preheated stone or baking sheet and bake until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven and drizzle with olive oil.

  8. 8

    Season with salt and pepper.

  9. 9

    Slice and serve immediately.

Tips

Tip 1

Ensure pizza stone or baking sheet is fully preheated for a crispy crust.

Tip 2

Do not overload toppings to avoid soggy crust and uneven cooking.

Good to Know

Storage

Store leftover slices in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F until warmed through.

Make Ahead

Prepare dough and assemble toppings up to 2 hours before baking. Do not assemble pizza more than 30 minutes in advance to prevent soggy crust.

Serve With

Serve immediately after baking while cheese is still bubbly. Pair with Greek salad or garlic bread.

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Common Mistakes

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Do not skip preheating the pizza stone or baking sheet to avoid undercooked, doughy crust.

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Do not under-bake to avoid cheese that is not melted or crust that is not golden.

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Do not use wet spinach to avoid excess moisture on pizza.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

mozzarella cheese
fontina1:1vegetariandairydairy-free

nuttier flavor

Full guide →

General Alternatives

feta cheese
goat cheese1:1vegetarian

similar tang and crumble

Full guide →
Kalamata olives
green olives1:1vegetarian

lighter flavor

Full guide →
spinach
arugula1:1vegetarian

peppery note

Full guide →
tomato sauce
pesto3/4 cupvegetarian

herbaceous base

Full guide →
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