Smoked Salmon Pizza with Red Onion and Dill

Turn pizza night into a gourmet experience with this irresistible Smoked Salmon Pizza with Red Onion and Dill. Featuring a golden, crispy crust brushed with olive oil, this recipe layers creamy softened cream cheese and melty mozzarella as the base. Once baked to perfection, the pizza is topped with delicate slices of smoked salmon, tangy capers, and thinly sliced red onion for a burst of flavor in every bite. Fresh dill adds a fragrant, herbal touch, while a drizzle of bright lemon juice ties everything together. Perfectly balanced and sophisticated, this pizza is ready in just 25 minutes, making it a show-stopping choice for brunch, dinner parties, or even an elevated weeknight meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball (store-bought or homemade, about 12-inch size) pizza dough
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 ounces, softened cream cheese
• 1 cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 ounces, thinly sliced smoked salmon
• 0.5 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons, drained capers
• 0.5 whole, juiced lemon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

Step 2

2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.

Step 3

3. Brush the top of the dough with olive oil, making sure to coat the edges for a golden crust.

Step 4

4. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the dough, leaving about 1 inch around the edge for the crust.

Step 5

5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese layer.

Step 6

6. Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza dough onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 7

7. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

8. Arrange the smoked salmon slices evenly across the top of the pizza.

Step 9

9. Distribute the red onion slices, chopped dill, and capers over the salmon.

Step 10

10. Drizzle the lemon juice over the pizza and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 11

11. Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(607.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1232.6

Total Fat 62.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 140.6mg	0%
Sodium 3233.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 8.3g
Protein 51.7g	0%

Vitamin D 775.6IU	0%
Calcium 207.2mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 791.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.2%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 38.2%