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Grilled Summer Squash Pizza

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Grilled Summer Squash Pizza is the perfect light, healthy meal made with zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, garlic oil, two types of cheese and fresh herbs. You will be grilling this family favorite all summer long!

Check out this How to make Homemade Pizza post for detailed instructions and recipes for making pizzeria quality pizza at home.

Looking down on a grilled pizza topped with summer squash, red onion, cheese and fresh herbs on a pizza peel.

Yes, my grilling obsession continues mostly because it is 115 degrees outside and I have no intention of turning on the oven again until it cools down…sometime in October!!

Those of you that have been hanging out with me for the past few years already know that my favorite vegetable is zucchini! I have sautéed it, stuffed it, deep fried it, and tossed it into several different salads. This time I grilled it to create a pizza recipe that is out of this world!

Recipe and images updated on May 13, 2022 – zucchini cut on the diagonal is much easier to grill!!

Grilled Summer Squash Pizza sliced on a pizza peel.

This pizza is light, easy to throw together, and of course healthy. No heavy sauce, no mounds of melted cheese, just pure, fresh flavors allowed to shine all on their own!!

Check out Zucchini and Summer Squash Recipes for more delicious recipes, and to learn about the different types of squash!

Ingredients needed

Ingredients to make grilled summer squash pizza.
  • We start with homemade Italian pizza dough or store-bought, your choice.
  • Olive oil to grill the squash, zucchini, and red onion; and also to keep the pizza from sticking to the grill.
  • Minced garlic is mixed with additional oil to create a light, flavorful sauce, that is topped with a light sprinkling of mozzarella and feta cheeses.
  • Fresh oregano and thyme add a punch of fresh flavor, but dried can be substituted.

Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below

Looking down on grilled slices of summer squash, zucchini, and red onion on pizza topped with feta cheese.

How to make a Grilled Summer Squash Pizza

Preheat the grill and bring the temperature up to 375 degrees (medium-high heat).

Place the zucchini, squash and onion slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with one tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.

Sliced zucchini, yellow squash and red onion brushed with oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper on a baking tray.

Place on the grill in a single layer, and cook until charred on both side and just starting to soften, about 2 minutes per side.

Charred slices of zucchini, summer squash and red onion on the grill.

Alternate method:

Place the squash slices on a heated grill pan on the grill or on the stove-top.

Slices of zucchini and summer squash on a cast iron grill pan.

Cook until grill marks form, then flip them over to cook the other side.

Remove the cooked squash from the grill, set aside.

Press your pizza dough out to form a 12-inch circle on a sheet of aluminum foil brushed with olive oil. Brush the top with oil as well.

Flattened pizza dough on a sheet of foil brushed with oil.

Place the pizza dough onto the grill. Cover (close the lid) and cook for 2 minutes…

Pizza dough circle on a gas grill.

or until grill marks form on the bottom.

Tongs holding up the edge of a grilled pizza dough circle on a gas grill.

Flip the pizza crust over and grill for an additional minute or two until golden.

Grilled pizza crust on a gas grill.

Remove the pizza crust from the grill with a pizza peel.

Brush the crust with garlic oil.

Grilled pizza crust on a wood pizza peel brushed with garlic oil.

Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top, then arrange the grilled squash slices on top.

Grilled pizza crust topped with grated mozzarella cheese and grilled vegetables on a pizza peel.

Slide the pizza back onto the grill, close the lid and cook just until the cheese melts, two to three minutes.

Grilled pizza crust topped with grated mozzarella cheese and grilled squash on a gas grill.

Remove the pizza from the grill and top with crumbled feta cheese, chopped grilled onion, fresh oregano and thyme. Slice and serve immediately.

Five slices of grilled pizza topped with zucchini, summer squash, red onion and feta cheese.

Talk about flavor explosion!! All of the flavors blend perfectly without any one flavor overpowering the rest.

Recipe Notes & Tips

  • For those who like things spicy, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the finished pizza.
  • For those who like things saucy, drizzle Balsamic Glaze over the finished pizza.
  • Substitute any other types of squash that you like.
  • Do not panic if you crust sticks to the foil and folds onto itself. Use the tongs to lift and adjust the crust the best you can. It does not need to look perfect, grilled pizzas should look rustic.

How do I make Grilled Summer Squash Pizza if I do not own a grill?

The squash can be grilled indoors on a grill pan, just like the one that I used on my grill. I use it on the grill to keep the slices from sliding through the grates.

The pizza can then be baked in a 450 degree oven until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

If using a pizza stone make sure to heat the stone while the oven is heating. Never place a cold stone in a hot oven, it will crack.

Can I use different cheese?

The original version of this pizza did not include mozzarella cheese. It was added to help keep the squash from sliding off. Gruyere, provolone, and parmesan are excellent choices as well.

What if I have leftovers?

Allow pizza to cool completely then store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in an Air Fryer, 350 degree oven, or microwave before serving.

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Five slices of grilled pizza topped with zucchini, summer squash, red onion and cheese.

Grilled Summer Squash Pizza

Grilled Summer Squash Pizza is the perfect light, healthy meal with zucchini, yellow squash, onion, garlic oil, cheese and fresh herbs.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: pizza, grilled, zucchini, squash
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 581kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Equipment

  • Gas Grill

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pizza dough homemade or store-bought – at room temperature
  • 1 pound zucchini cut into 0.5-inch diagonal slices – about 2 medium
  • 0.5 pound yellow squash cut into 0.5-inch diagonal slices – 1 squash
  • 1 small red onion cut into 0.5-inch slices
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided*
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoons minced garlic mixed with 2 tablespoons of olive oil*
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese
  • 0.5 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or fresh herbs of your choice
  • 0.5 tablespoon fresh oregano

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill and bring the temperature up to 375 degrees (medium-high heat).
  • Place the zucchini, squash and onion slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with one tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
  • Place on the grill in a single layer, and cook until charred on both side and just starting to soften, about 2 minutes per side.

Alternate method:

  • Place the squash slices on a heated grill pan on the grill or on the stove-top. Cook until grill marks form, then flip them over to cook the other side.
  • Remove the cooked squash from the grill, set aside
  • Press your pizza dough out to form a 12-inch circle on a sheet of aluminum foil brushed with olive oil. Brush the top with oil as well.
  • Place the pizza dough onto the grill. Cover (close the lid) and cook for 2 minutes or until grill marks form on the bottom. Flip the pizza crust over and grill for an additional minute or two until golden.
  • Remove the pizza crust from the grill with a pizza peel. Brush the crust with garlic oil. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top, then arrange the grilled squash slices on top.
  • Slide the pizza back onto the grill, close the lid and cook just until the cheese melts, two to three minutes.
  • Remove the pizza from the grill and top with crumbled feta cheese, chopped grilled onion, fresh oregano and thyme. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For those who like things spicy, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the finished pizza.
  • For those who like things saucy, drizzle Balsamic Glaze over the finished pizza.
  • Substitute any other types of squash that you like.
  • Do not panic if you crust sticks to the foil and folds onto itself. Use the tongs to lift and adjust the crust the best you can. It does not need to look perfect, grilled pizzas should look rustic.
  • The original version of this pizza did not include mozzarella cheese. It was added to help keep the squash from sliding off. Gruyere, provolone, and parmesan are excellent choices as well.
What if I have leftovers?
Allow pizza to cool completely then store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in an Air Fryer, 350 degree oven, or microwave before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1221mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 662IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 4mg

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