Margherita Pizza with Arugula

A fresh take on classic Margherita pizza topped with peppery arugula. Made with crushed plum tomatoes, fresh basil, and a blend of Romano and fontina cheeses, then finished with a balsamic vinegar dressed arugula salad.

6 servings
1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 can crushed plum tomatoes
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • cups grated lowfat Romano
  • cups grated lowfat fontina
  • 6 cups roughly chopped arugula
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 piece Grilled Pizza Crust

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    To make sauce, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, and 1 tbsp oil in a medium-sized bowl. Stir well and set aside for up to 1 hour. Mix cheeses together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine arugula, remaining 2 tbsp oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Make crust. While second side of each crust is grilling, spread 1/8 cheese mixture over cooked side of each crust; dollop each with1/3 cup sauce. (Do not spread.) Top with arugula. Rotate 3 to 4 minutes until bottom is golden brown.

    75 min