Easy Mini Caprese Pizza

This easy and adorable mini Caprese Pizza is the perfect summertime dish. It features the familiar ingredients of the classic Italian salad on top of a crispy crust for a satisfying and refreshing twist on pizza.

Perfect for the spring and summer, these mini pizzas are topped with mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Add a balsamic glaze and you’ve got yourself a fun new way to enjoy caprese salad and pizza all in one dish!

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• 🩵 About This Recipe
• 🧂 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• ❔ FAQs
• 💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
• 📝 Substitutions and Variations
• 🥡 Storage and Reheating
• ⏳ Make Ahead Instructions
• 🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
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🧂 Ingredients Needed

• cherry tomatoes - provide a pop of gorgeous red color and their signature balance of acidity and sweetness.
• basil - another crucial caprese ingredient that adds a fresh green hue and some herbal flavor.
• naan rounds - these work perfectly as crusts for these mini pizzas!
• pizza sauce - feel free to use your favorite pizza or marinara sauce.
• shredded mozzarella cheese - fresh mozzarella is a classic component of caprese salad, so using shredded mozzarella like you'd find on any regular pizza is the perfect way to tie these dishes together!
• pepper - provides a subtle heat and warmth that enhances the overall taste profile.
• arugula - adds some additional nutrition and a slight peppery flavor.
• balsamic glaze - helps tie everything together with a sweet and tangy taste!

🔪 Instructions

❔ FAQs

💡 Expert Tips and Tricks

• You can also use this recipe to make one regular sized pizza! Opt for a pizza shell instead of the mini naan rounds.
• The arugula and balsamic glaze are optional but add lots of character and flavor to your mini pizzas.
• If possible, I recommend using fresh basil whenever you can! It's super easy to grow your own basil on your kitchen windowsill, or just look for a bundle of nice fresh basil at the store.
• Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat for easier cleanup.

📝 Substitutions and Variations

• Instead of the shredded mozzarella, you could use fresh mozzarella and cut it into thin rounds.
• Grape tomatoes work just as well as cherry tomatoes, and you can even buy regular tomatoes and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
• Use these pizzas as a base for other toppings as well! Add mushrooms, pepperoni, salami, red peppers, spinach, olives, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, red onion, or whatever you like on your pizza!
• The naan rounds are convenient, but you can also use pizza dough and roll it into small circles. You may need two servings of pizza dough to make all 6 of the pizzas this recipe calls for.
• Feel free to use another kind of shredded cheese if you prefer.
• Use fresh oregano or thyme for some more flavor.

🥡 Storage and Reheating

Keep leftover caprese pizza in an airtight container or wrapped well in plastic, in aluminum foil, or in a sealable plastic bag. They'll be good in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, and can also be frozen.

I recommend popping them back in the oven at 350 degrees F to reheat--microwaving will result in soggy crust. You can also air fry them! And you can reheat your pizza from frozen as well, with a couple of extra minutes in the oven.

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

This pizza with basil and mozzarella pairs perfectly with a light and refreshing side like Cucumber Salad or a Kale Caesar Salad, a healthy veggie like Air Fryer Broccoli, or this quick Parmesan Garlic Bread! If you're bringing these along to a barbecue or picnic, other great side dish options include this Fruit and Vegetable Salad or a Chickpea Pasta Salad.

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