Garden-Fresh Margherita Medley

Ingredients:

For the pizza dough:

• 1 pound (about 450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Cornmeal or flour for dusting

For the toppings:

• 1 can (14-ounce) crushed San Marzano tomatoes or fresh garden tomatoes, sliced
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves
• Cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
• Fresh spinach leaves or arugula
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (around 475-500°F or 245-260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
2. Prepare your pizza dough. Roll it out on a floured surface into a circle or rectangle, depending on your preference. If using store-bought dough, follow the instructions on the packaging.
3. Sprinkle some cornmeal or flour on a pizza peel or baking sheet to prevent the dough from sticking. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the peel or baking sheet.
4. Spread the crushed San Marzano tomatoes or sliced fresh tomatoes evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
5. Arrange slices of fresh mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
6. Scatter fresh basil leaves over the pizza.
7. Distribute halved or quartered cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves or arugula across the pizza.
8. Drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil over the toppings. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
9. Optionally, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the pizza for added flavor.
10. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza onto the hot stone. Otherwise, place the baking sheet with the pizza in the oven.
11. Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted, and the toppings are bubbly.
12. Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.
13. Slice the pizza and serve hot.

This Garden-Fresh Margherita Medley pizza showcases a variety of garden-fresh produce like tomatoes, basil, spinach or arugula, offering a burst of flavors and colors. It’s a delightful and nutritious take on the classic Margherita pizza, perfect for enjoying the harvest from your garden or local farmer’s market!