Ingredients
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1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust, uncooked (not prebaked)
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2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 lb heirloom tomatoes, chopped or 1 lb heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
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6 -8 large basil leaves, sliced into thin shreds (chiffonade)
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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sea salt, to taste
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1 garlic clove, minced
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fresh ground pepper, to taste
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into rounds
Instructions
- Combine chopped tomatoes, basil leaves, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat oven to 400* F. Spread dough out into a 12 inch round on a greased pizza pan. Combine olive oil and garlic; brush over crust. Bake at 400* F for about 10 minutes, or until just turning golden.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over crust.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove tomato mixture from bowl, reserving liquid. Spread evenly over shredded cheese.
- Place fresh mozzarella slices over tomato mixture.
- Drizzle reserved dressing over all.
- Return to oven and bake at 400* F for 10-12 minutes or until mozzarella is melty with golden brown spots.