Servings: 4 People
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough about 12–14 oz
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for brushing
- 6 oz halloumi cheese sliced into 1/4-inch slabs
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers sliced
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves torn or chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 500°F (260°C). Allow the stone to heat for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the halloumi: Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Lightly brush the halloumi slices with olive oil and grill for 1–2 minutes per side until golden grill marks form. Set aside.
- Prepare the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a pizza peel dusted with flour or cornmeal.
- Build the base: Brush the dough evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle the minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes across the base.
- Add toppings: Arrange the grilled halloumi slices evenly over the dough. Scatter roasted red peppers and Kalamata olives across the top. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Bake the pizza: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the crust is golden and crisp.
- Finish with mint: Remove from the oven and immediately top with fresh mint leaves. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy while warm.
Notes
- For a softer bite, replace halloumi with fresh mozzarella, though you’ll lose the unique grilled flavor.
- Add thin slices of red onion for extra crunch and sweetness.
- This pizza pairs beautifully with tzatziki or a squeeze of lemon juice right before serving.
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