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Artichoke Pesto and Burrata Pizza with Lemony Arugula…for those nights when you’re looking for a really good pizza, but you also need a salad. Homemade pizza dough topped with basil pesto, olives, spinach, and artichokes, baked until the crust is golden and perfect. As soon as the pizza comes out of the oven, top it with fresh burrata cheese and a simple herby, lemony arugula. Every last bite of this pizza is delicious and super fresh. Making it the perfect January pizza. It’s cheesy, but veggie filled too. Balance.
I don’t know if pizza fits into your “Healthy January” eats, but it surely fits into mine.
Don’t you see all those greens? And those veggies underneath the greens, and those fresh herbs, and that lemon? This is a true salad pizza, and honestly, it’s the type of pizza of my dreams. I’ve been craving pizza the last few weeks, and I could not love this one more. It’s everything I could ever want from a pizza.
Oddly, this pizza was inspired by my soon to be sister in-law, who is currently doing a 3-day juice cleanse. Yesss, 3 days of nothing but juice! There’s nothing that sounds worse to me than consuming only fluids for 3 whole days. I truly don’t think I could do it. Thankfully for you guys, I have no plans of juice cleanses here, and only see more pizzas in my future.
Truthfully, I don’t really believe in these juice cleanses or new year’s diets. I know that everyone is different, and has different health needs, but I’m much more about enjoying real food, and everything in moderation. I feel that if we restrict the foods we really want, we’ll one, be unhappy, and two, end up binge eating and or developing unhealthy eating habits. Again, I get that everyone one’s different, but I think you should eat what makes you feel your best. For me, that lots of greens and vegetables, colorful fruits, healthy grains, and yes, cheese too. Sorry, no liquid diets for 3 days for me!
Who’s with me? I polled on Instagram and 99.5% of you are with me so far. GREAT. So let’s talk pizza!
As I said, this pizza was inspired by my very soon to be sister-in-law, Lyndsie (the wedding is in September). She not only loves pizza, but loves a good arugula salad, complete with artichokes, fresh herbs, and a lemon vinaigrette. When I was brainstorming pizza ideas, I thought why not combine that combo into a pesto pizza with burrata and arugula on top.
It sounded too good, so here we are today. The pizza with salad on top.
I topped homemade pizza dough (it’s whole wheat…so healthier, right?!) with a generous amount of basil pesto, green olives, a little baby spinach, and marinated artichokes. Then I threw it into the pizza oven and baked it until the crust was crisp on the outside, but soft and chewy in the center.
As soon as it comes out of the oven, add the burrata. Allow the cheese to sit atop the pizza for a few minutes to melt. Oh so heavenly.
Now, since I know I will get asked this question, yes you can use another cheese like fresh mozzarella. But before you do, just check with your local grocery store to see if they carry burrata cheese. It’s commonly sold almost everywhere now, so I think most of you should be able to find it! And trust me, it’s soooo worth locating, because burrata cheese is like no other. Think mozzarella on the outside, but creamy ricotta on the inside. So good!
Moving beyond the cheese and onto the greens.
While the pizza is baking, mix up that lemony arugula topping. It’s a very simple mix of olive oil, lemon, fresh arugula, basil, dill, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes – for heat, and toasted pine nuts for a little crunch.
It’s herby, with a lemony, peppery bite. Perfect atop a veggie filled burrata pizza pie.
And with that, I know it’s only Thursday, but Thursday night pizza is sounding pretty good to me.
If you make this pizza, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Amazing!
I added diced grilled chicken I had leftover from dinner the night before and it worked so well. Recipe is perfect. Will make over and over again.
Thank you so much Margaret! xTieghan
This is my absolute favorite pizza! It has become a staple in our house. Thank you!
That is so amazing to hear! Thank you Andrea! xTieghan
I was drawn in by the artichoke hearts and arugula and so glad I came! I used store bought dough, which was the ONLY disappointment. Otherwise this was amazing! And that arugula mix! Just thinking about it makes me want to go to the grocery store and get the fixins for just that. Yummy!
Hi Sabrina! I hope you try this with homemade dough next time! Let me know how it goes for you if you do! Otherwise, I am so glad you enjoyed this one!! xTieghan
This was simple and good! We loved all the greens this offered, especially in February.
Thank you so much! Isn’t that the best?! So glad you loved this! xTieghan
Hi there! Love love all your recipes!! I am prepping to make one of your pizzas. I noticed you have a couple different pizza dough recipes.. do you have a favorite??
Hi Susan! I do not have a favorite.. they’re all good! And feel free to make it your own! If you have any other questions please let me know! xTieghan
Hi Susan! I the pizza dough recipe that is in my cookbook, HBH Super Simple is my go-to and the one I always use. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much Suzanne! I am so glad you enjoyed this! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan! Where have you been all my life! I can’t believe I have not been following you for forever! Can you suggest another green for the arugula? I absolutely loathe it but I am dying to make this burrata pizza as close to your recipe.
Thanks! I just purchased 2 of your cookbooks (one for me and the other for my best friend), I cannot wait until I receive it.
Hey Donna! I would use spinach. That will be so great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Loved this pizza!!
Thank you Wendy! So happy to hear that! xTieghan
When I make this recipe, I omit the pine nuts and dill and replace the burrata with balls of ricotta. It’s some of the best homemade pizza I’ve ever had!
Thank you so much Lily! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
you had me at arugula.
add pizza, pesto, pine nuts and creamy burrata and I simply had to find a store open on New Year’s Day to gather the necessary ingredients for this amazing dinner!
So easy (I used store-bought dough).
So fresh and lemony- the perfect antidote to heavy holiday meals. Happy New Year!
Haha I am so glad you like this! Thank you Gina! xTieghan
OMG This is insanely delicious. I wouldn’t change a thing and want to make it every night.
You’re a genius. First of all the galic naan is crazy good all by itself and then to add these toppings makes it decadent.
Thank you.
Thank you Marge! I am so glad you loved this! xTieghan
Just made this tonight. It was scrumptious and filling. Just as pictured. With defrosted store-bought pizza dough and my own pesto, it was super easy too. It was a big hit.
Thank you Susan!! So glad you enjoyed this! xTieghan
What do you suggest for an appetizer or side dish to go with this?
Hey Val,
I would do something like my baked brie or Mezze platter. Either would be great! For a side, my arugula salad or my harvest kale sale! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Gosh, Tieghan, I never dreamed of making so many different flavors of pizza! Thank you for the inspiration to try more!
Thank you so much! xTieghan
How do you think this would work as a grilled pizza?
HI Torrey! Yes, this will be so delicious on the grill. Such a great idea! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe and happy 4th of July! Thank you! xTieghan