Wood-Fired NY Style Pizza with Antipasto Salad
Thin-crust New York style pizza with a tangy tomato sauce and melty mozzarella, paired with a vibrant antipasto salad loaded with olives, salami, and provolone. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 32 minutes pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup pitted and sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup sliced salami
- 1/4 cup cubed provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for 30 minutes to mimic a wood-fired oven.
- Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, stretch 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a pizza peel or parchment paper.
- Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Step 4: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried oregano over the cheese.
- Step 5: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is crisp and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Step 6: Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup black olives, 1/4 cup pepperoni slices, 1/4 cup sliced salami, 1/4 cup cubed provolone cheese, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil in a bowl.
- Step 7: Toss the antipasto salad with 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 8: Remove pizza from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, slice, and serve alongside the antipasto salad.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Wood-Fired NY Style Pizza with Antipasto Salad take to make?
Total time is about 32 minutes (20 min prep + 12 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.