Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza

 

1/2 batch thin-crust pizza dough

(see related recipe at right)

All-purpose flour for dusting

Olive oil for brushing

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

3 1/2 oz mozzarella cheese, grated

6 oz arugula

2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

2 oz thinly sliced prosciutto (about 4 large

slices)

1 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved with

a vegetable peeler

Procedure

1 Prepare a hot fire in a grill and preheat a pizza stone for at least 30 minutes,

until the thermometer on the stone registers 500degF.

2 Using a rolling pin or your hands, gently roll out or stretch the dough into a

10-inch round. Lightly dust a pizza peel with flour and lay the dough on top.

Lightly brush the dough with olive oil. Scatter the onion over the dough and top

with the mozzarella cheese, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Carefully slide the pizza

onto the preheated pizza stone, cover the grill and bake until the crust is golden

brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

3 Using a pizza peel, transfer the pizza to a cutting board and cut into slices. In a

bowl, toss together the arugula, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and scatter

evenly over the pizza. Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise and drape

over the arugula. Top with the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and serve

immediately.