Mediterranean Gyro Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fresh Tzatziki Sauce
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1 fresh garlic clove, finely minced
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½ English cucumber, freshly shredded
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1 cup thick Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Mediterranean Pizza Base
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1 ball of pizza dough (about 1 pound), homemade or store-bought
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Nonstick cooking spray for the stone
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1 cup creamy hummus
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½ pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes
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½ pound seasoned gyro meat, ready to use
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¼ small red onion, sliced paper-thin
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½ cup fresh cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
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½ cup English cucumber, finely diced
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⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
# Instructions:
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, shredded cucumber, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until it's well blended and creamy. Set aside while you work on the pizza.
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Place your pizza stone in the oven and preheat it to 400°F. This will ensure your crust gets perfectly crispy.
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Take your pizza dough and gently toss and stretch it into a nice 14-inch circle. Don't worry if it's not perfectly round - rustic looks great too!
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Once your oven is hot, carefully remove the pizza stone and give it a light spray with cooking spray. Place your stretched dough on the stone and slide it back into the oven. Bake for 6 minutes to get the base started.
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Remove the pizza from the oven and spread the hummus evenly across the partially baked crust. Scatter the mozzarella cubes, gyro meat, and thin red onion slices over the hummus layer.
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Return the pizza to the oven for another 8 minutes, or until the cheese is beautifully melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and immediately top with the fresh cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and crumbled feta. Slice and serve alongside the homemade tzatziki sauce.
# Notes:
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This Mediterranean-inspired pizza brings all the flavors of a classic gyro right to your dinner table. The combination of creamy hummus base with traditional tzatziki creates an incredibly flavorful foundation.
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For best results, make sure to shred the cucumber for the tzatziki and let any excess moisture drain out before mixing with the yogurt.
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If you can't find prepared gyro meat, you can substitute with seasoned ground lamb or beef cooked with Mediterranean spices.