Wood-Fired NY-Style Pizza with Antipasto Salad

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Thin-crust New York style pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil, paired with a vibrant antipasto salad loaded with marinated vegetables and olives. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 30 minutes pairs pizza dough, olive oil, tomato sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 540 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 540 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes to mimic wood-fired heat.
  2. Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, stretch 1 lb of pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, then brush the surface with 2 tbsp olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese evenly, then scatter 10 fresh basil leaves on top.
  4. Step 4: Transfer pizza to the preheated stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is crisp and cheese is bubbly and golden.
  5. Step 5: While pizza bakes, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1/2 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts, 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers, 1/3 cup halved kalamata olives, 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion in a large bowl.
  6. Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  7. Step 7: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve pizza hot with the antipasto salad on the side.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Wood-Fired NY-Style Pizza with Antipasto Salad take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Wood-Fired NY-Style Pizza with Antipasto Salad?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired NY-Style Pizza with Antipasto Salad?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Wood-Fired NY-Style Pizza with Antipasto Salad for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Wood-Fired NY-Style Pizza with Antipasto Salad?

Italian pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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