Grilled Sausage Pizza with Avocado-Tomato Salsa
This Grilled Sausage Pizza with Avocado-Tomato Salsa is sure to be a crowd pleaser! This pizza packs a flavorful punch, with a combination of Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and some fresh and tasty toppings. The avocado-tomato salsa gives this pizza a unique twist and adds a nice crunch. Plus, it’s a great way to use up all those ripe avocados and tomatoes you’ve been growing in your garden. And since the pizza is cooked on the grill, it’s an easy meal to make and serve to your family and friends.
Grilled Sausage Pizza with Avocado-Tomato Salsa
Not only is this pizza delicious, but it's also healthy and packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Italian sausage
- 1 lb. pre-made pizza dough
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Avocado-Tomato Salsa:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the sausage on the grill and cook for 10 minutes, flipping occasionally.
- Meanwhile, roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Brush the dough with olive oil, and then sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place the pizza dough on the preheated grill and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip the pizza dough and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Top with cooked sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the Avocado-Tomato Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomato, red onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper
- Remove the pizza from the grill and top with Avocado-Tomato Salsa.
