I used to think making pizza at home meant heating up the oven to 500°F and sweating through dinner prep. But the first time I tossed a pizza dough on the grill… it changed everything. The crust turned perfectly crisp and just smoky enough — like something from a fancy wood-fired oven. When I topped it with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and basil from our little herb pot? Pure summer. Now it’s our Friday night ritual when the weather’s warm — easy, fun, and full of those "mmm" moments that bring everyone to the table.

Ingredients

• 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• ½ cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes or pizza sauce

• 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced

• 1–2 fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced

• Fresh basil leaves

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

2. Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 10–12 inch circle. Lightly brush one side with olive oil.

3. Place the dough oil-side down on the grill. Grill for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and the bottom has light grill marks.

4. Flip the dough with tongs, then quickly spread on sauce, add mozzarella, tomato slices, and season lightly with salt and pepper.

5. Close the grill lid and cook another 3–5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is golden.

6. Remove from grill, add fresh basil, and slice to serve warm.

Nutrition (per slice – 8 slices)

Calories: 190
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 21g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g