The interesting and colorful combination of peas, Parmesan cheese, bitter greens, smoked salmon, red onion, and edible flowers on a pizza is sure to delight your gourmet friends.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- Pizza dough for 10 to 12-inch pie
- 1 cup peas, pureed
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frisee or chicory, small leaves
- 6 slices smoked salmon
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 15 (or more) nasturtium flowers
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.Shape pizza dough and bake for 2 to 3 minutes - do not allow it to brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Puree peas with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Spread on pizza dough and bake for 5 minutes.
Remove from oven and arrange salmon, red onion, and edible flowers on top.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Recipe Source: Edible Flowers: From Garden to Palate by Cathy Wilkinson Barash (Fulcrum Pub)
Reprinted with permission.
