Mediterranean Flatbread

This Mediterranean Flatbread is a zesty and cheesy vegetarian pizza that is loaded with classic Mediterranean ingredients. It is made with a crispy pizza dough base and topped with pesto, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, arugula, and feta cheese. This flatbread is quick and easy to make and hard to forget!

The best part is that you can have this flatbread pizza ready to serve in just 20 minutes (including prep!). It’s faster than takeout at a fraction of the price — plus, you control exactly what goes on it and are free to customize as you like! It's perfect for busy weeknights.

Why You'll Love this Mediterranean Flatbread Recipe

• Fresh and wholesome ingredients. This Mediterranean flatbread is packed with fresh Mediterranean ingredients like juicy tomatoes, crisp red onions, and tangy feta cheese. These wholesome ingredients are delicious and nutritious.
• Great as a main or an appetizer. This Mediterranean flatbread pizza pulls double duty: you can serve it as a meal in itself or as a snack to nibble on while dinner is cooking. It’s perfect for both fancy and casual meals, whether it’s just your immediate family or you’ve invited a few extra guests.
• Ready in 20 minutes. Even though it’s incredibly flavorful and mouth-wateringly good, this vegetarian flatbread barely takes longer to make than a freezer pizza, and it’s certainly faster than delivery. It's easy to make with just 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes in the oven. It's perfect for busy weeknights!
• It's vegetarian friendly. You may not realize it at first, but this Greek flatbread is actually a vegetarian dish. As-is, the recipe contains no meat, only cheese (though you can certainly add what you want — see the notes below!).

Ingredient Notes

To make this quick and easy Mediterranean Flatbread, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• pizza dough - you can use homemade pizza dough or store-bought to make it easier.
• pesto sauce - make our homemade basil pesto in just 5 minutes or use a store-bought pesto to save time.
• mozzarella cheese - if you don’t have mozzarella on hand, try shredded provolone, cheddar, or Colby Jack cheese.
• grape tomatoes - you can also use cherry tomatoes or campari tomatoes.
• red onion - red onions have a mild flavor, but if you don’t have them, use whatever kind of onions you have on hand.
• kalamata olives - you can use black olives instead, or omit them completely if you’re not a fan of olives.
• olive oil
• arugula - baby spinach or baby kale can be used in place of the arugula. It will result in a different flavor but still delicious.
• feta cheese - you can also use goat cheese or dollops of ricotta instead of feta.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, a large baking sheet, and parchment paper.

How to Make the Best Mediterranean Flatbread

1. Roll out dough. Divide the pizza dough into 2 and transfer each to a floured surface. Gently roll each pizza dough into a 8x10-inch rectangle or oval. Transfer each rolled dough to a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes and use your hands to stretch out the dough a bit more if needed.

2. Add toppings. Add pesto sauce and spread evenly over the pizza crust. Place mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, and olives evenly over the crust.

3. Bake. Bake in a 450 F preheated oven for 10 minutes until the melted cheese turns golden brown.

4. Add fresh toppings. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with arugula and feta.

5. Slice. Remove the sheet pan and transfer the flatbread onto a cutting board. Slice the flatbread into 4-6 pieces (triangles) with a knife or pizza cutter.
6. Repeat. Repeat with the second pizza dough and serve warm.

How to Serve

This Mediterranean Flatbread is delicious served on its own as a vegetarian dinner or appetizer, or paired with some delicious classic pizza sides including:

• Garden Salad
• Garlic Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce
• Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
• Charcuterie Board
• Tomato Basil Soup
• Creamy Cucumber Salad
• Antipasto Skewers

Storing and Freezing Instructions

How to Store

Place leftover flatbread pizza in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To prevent the flatbread from becoming soggy, store it separately from the fresh toppings and assemble it after reheating in the oven at 450℉ for 10 minutes until the cheese has melted.

How to Freeze

Transfer the Mediterranean flatbread into freezer bag or wrap tightly in aluminum foil and freeze flat for up to 3 months. Reheat straight from frozen to prevent the flatbread from getting mushy.

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