Hand-Tossed Greek Style Pizza with Feta and Kalamata Olives

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

A classic hand-tossed pizza featuring tangy feta cheese, briny Kalamata olives, and fresh herbs on a soft homemade crust. This Greek-inspired pizza recipe (mediterranean, vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, warm water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 cup warm water (110°F), 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp sugar; stir and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: Add 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture; mix and knead for 8-10 minutes until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
3. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
4. Step 4: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and transfer to parchment paper.
5. Step 5: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano and 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil over the toppings.
7. Step 7: Slide the pizza with parchment onto the preheated stone and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
8. Step 8: Remove from oven, let cool 5 minutes, slice, and serve.