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Grilled Pancetta and Melon Pizza
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18 INGREDIENTS • 20 STEPS • 1HR 7MINS

Grilled Pancetta and Melon Pizza

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Homemade pizza dough, topped with sliced cantaloupe, pancetta, and a simple salad of arugula greens tossed in vinaigrette. Serve this with a chilled white wine or an ice cold beer.
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Garlic & Zest
Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.
http://www.garlicandzest.com
Homemade pizza dough, topped with sliced cantaloupe, pancetta, and a simple salad of arugula greens tossed in vinaigrette. Serve this with a chilled white wine or an ice cold beer.
1HR 7MINS
Total Time
$4.28
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Pizza Dough
Active Dry Yeast
1/2 Tbsp
Active Dry Yeast
Water
1 cup
Warm Water
105-115 degrees F
Sea Salt
1 Tbsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Pizza
Pancetta
1 cup
Pancetta, thinly sliced
Cantaloupe
1/2
Cantaloupe
Red Onion
1/4
Red Onion, thinly sliced
Mozzarella Cheese
4 cups
Mozzarella Cheese
fresh, sliced into 1/4" thick pieces
Parmesan Cheese
1 cup
Baby Arugula
14 cups
Dressing
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp
Red Wine Vinegar
Dijon Mustard
1 tsp
Dijon Mustard
Garlic
1 clove
Large Garlic
Sea Salt
1/2 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1177
Fat
64.1 g
Protein
57.0 g
Carbs
94.2 g
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http://www.garlicandzest.com

Author's Notes

If you're making your own pizza dough, start a day ahead, so it can rise several times. One pizza dough will make 4 individual 6-8" pizzas and will serve 3-4 people as a main course or 6-8 for an appetizer.
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step 1
Add the All-Purpose Flour (3 cups) to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
step 1 Add the All-Purpose Flour (3 cups) to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
step 2
In a separate bowl, combine Active Dry Yeast (1/2 Tbsp) with the Water (1 cup) and stir together. Set aside for a few minutes until the yeast starts to bubble.
step 2 In a separate bowl, combine Active Dry Yeast (1/2 Tbsp) with the Water (1 cup) and stir together. Set aside for a few minutes until the yeast starts to bubble.
step 3
Add the yeast to the dough and turn the mixer onto a low setting. Knead the dough on low speed for 5 to 6 minutes.
step 3 Add the yeast to the dough and turn the mixer onto a low setting. Knead the dough on low speed for 5 to 6 minutes.
step 4
Add Sea Salt (1 Tbsp) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp) and continue kneading for 2 more minutes.
step 4 Add Sea Salt (1 Tbsp) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp) and continue kneading for 2 more minutes.
step 5
Remove the bowl from the stand. Shape the dough into a round ball and set in the bowl. Pour the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over the dough and turn the dough over until it is well coated with olive oil.
step 5 Remove the bowl from the stand. Shape the dough into a round ball and set in the bowl. Pour the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over the dough and turn the dough over until it is well coated with olive oil.
step 6
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12 hours. It will double in bulk and start to develop a yeasty aroma.
step 6 Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12 hours. It will double in bulk and start to develop a yeasty aroma.
step 7
The dough is ready to use at this point, but for a more flavorful dough, punch it down and reform into a tight ball. Put the dough back in the bowl, cover and refrigerate for another 12 hours.
step 8
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about half an hour.
step 9
Meanwhile, prepare the toppings. Separate the Pancetta (1 cup) slices so they are easily accessible (they tend to stick).
step 9 Meanwhile, prepare the toppings. Separate the Pancetta (1 cup) slices so they are easily accessible (they tend to stick).
step 10
Slice the Cantaloupe (1/2) into thin slices. If you want to be fancy, use a biscuit cutter to cut the cantaloupe into "pepperoni rounds".
step 10 Slice the Cantaloupe (1/2) into thin slices. If you want to be fancy, use a biscuit cutter to cut the cantaloupe into "pepperoni rounds".
step 11
Place the Baby Arugula (14 cups) into a salad bowl and set aside. In a small bowl combine the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (3 Tbsp) Red Wine Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Dijon Mustard (1 tsp), minced Garlic (1 clove), Sea Salt (1/2 tsp) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).
step 11 Place the Baby Arugula (14 cups) into a salad bowl and set aside. In a small bowl combine the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (3 Tbsp) Red Wine Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Dijon Mustard (1 tsp), minced Garlic (1 clove), Sea Salt (1/2 tsp) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).
step 12
Whisk to combine and set aside. (Don't dress the greens until you're ready to serve -- otherwise they will wilt.)
step 13
Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Dust your work surface with flour. Separate the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each one into a ball.
step 13 Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Dust your work surface with flour. Separate the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each one into a ball.
step 14
Place one ball of dough on the work surface and use a rolling pin, lightly dusted with flour to roll the dough into a disc about 1/4 - 1/3 inch thick. Set the dough onto a baking sheet and continue rolling out the other balls of dough.
step 14 Place one ball of dough on the work surface and use a rolling pin, lightly dusted with flour to roll the dough into a disc about 1/4 - 1/3 inch thick. Set the dough onto a baking sheet and continue rolling out the other balls of dough.
step 15
Assemble these ingredients by the grill: pizza dough, olive oil (and pastry brush), pancetta, cantaloupe, Mozzarella Cheese (4 cups), Red Onion (1/4), Parmesan Cheese (1 cup).
step 15 Assemble these ingredients by the grill: pizza dough, olive oil (and pastry brush), pancetta, cantaloupe, Mozzarella Cheese (4 cups), Red Onion (1/4), Parmesan Cheese (1 cup).
step 16
Place a pizza dough on the grill. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and quickly brush the oil over the dough with a pastry brush.
step 16 Place a pizza dough on the grill. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and quickly brush the oil over the dough with a pastry brush.
step 17
Lay one quarter of the pancetta over the dough in an even layer. Top with a quarter of the cantaloupe, mozzarella, onions and parmesan cheese.
step 17 Lay one quarter of the pancetta over the dough in an even layer. Top with a quarter of the cantaloupe, mozzarella, onions and parmesan cheese.
step 18
Close the lid on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes. Monitor the grill in case of any flare ups. Use a large spatula to transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza peel.
step 18 Close the lid on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes. Monitor the grill in case of any flare ups. Use a large spatula to transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza peel.
step 19
Continue with the remaining pizzas.
step 20
Add the dressing to the arugula and toss. Serve pizzas individually with a nest of arugula on top, or cut into wedges and top each wedge with greens. Enjoy!
step 20 Add the dressing to the arugula and toss. Serve pizzas individually with a nest of arugula on top, or cut into wedges and top each wedge with greens. Enjoy!
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Grill
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Shellfish-Free
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