Jul 14 2026
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Margherita Pizza + Chopped Salad Recipe

Inspired by GIA MIA Geneva
Time2h
Serves4

Make Margherita Pizza + Chopped Salad Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

Pizza Toppings

Chopped Salad

Method

Pizza Dough

  1. 1

    Activate the yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Make the dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the dough

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let the dough rise

    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

Pizza Toppings

  1. 5

    Preheat the oven

    Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C), and if using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.

  2. 6

    Shape the dough

    Punch down the risen dough and divide in half. Roll out one half into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.

  3. 7

    Add toppings

    Spread 3/4 cup of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with sliced mozzarella, basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt.

  4. 8

    Bake the pizza

    Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.

  5. 9

    Garnish and serve

    Remove from oven and let sit for 2 minutes before slicing. Garnish with more fresh basil if desired.

Chopped Salad

  1. 10

    Prepare the vegetables

    Chop romaine lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and slice olives. Place all into a large salad bowl.

  2. 11

    Add cheese

    Add crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.

  3. 12

    Make the dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 13

    Toss the salad

    Pour the dressing over the chopped salad ingredients and toss well to combine.

  5. 14

    Serve

    Serve immediately alongside the Margherita pizza.

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