Pizza Bread with Tuna Salad Recipe (35 Min Easy Italian Flatbread)
🕒 Prep: 15 min | 🍳 Cook: 20 min | ⏱️ Total: 35 min
👥 Serves: 6 | 🔥 Calories: 420 kcal/serving
Why You'll LOVE This Pizza Bread with Tuna Salad Recipe ✨
- Weeknight Hero: 35-min pizza flatbread with CREAMY tuna salad – beats delivery!
- No-Roll Dough: 10-min mix → crispy homemade crust
- Diet-Friendly: High-Protein, Kid-Approved, Make-Ahead Salad
Ingredients 📋
🍞 Pizza Dough (1 Large Flatbread)
- 275 ml warm water (37-40°C)
- 7 g instant yeast (1 packet)
- 40 ml olive oil
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 8 g salt
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
🍅 Tomato Sauce
- 40 g tomato paste
- 50 ml water
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
🧀 Toppings
- 150 g grated mozzarella
- 12 green olives, sliced
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
🐟 Tuna Salad
- 280 g tuna, drained
- 140 g mayonnaise
- 70 g red onion, diced
- 75 g pickles, chopped
- 10 g capers
💡 Pro Tip: Drain tuna VERY well (press with spoon) = 0% watery salad!
Instructions (5 Easy Steps) 📝
- 1. Mix Dough: Warm water + yeast (5 min bloom). Add flour + salt + oil + seasoning. Mix 2 min → No kneading needed!
- 2. Tuna Salad: Drain tuna well, mix with mayo + onion + pickles + capers → Creamy in 3 min!
- 3. Shape & Sauce: Press dough into 12" pan, spread tomato sauce → Ready for toppings!
- 4. Bake: Cheese + olives + tomatoes. 425°F (220°C) 20 min → Golden bubbly crust!
- 5. Serve: Cool 5 min, top with tuna salad + lettuce + cucumber → Pizza salad perfection!
⏰ Timing Hack: Make tuna salad while dough rests – saves 10 minutes!
Pro Tips for PERFECT Results 🎓
- Water Temp: 37-40°C (baby bottle warm) = perfect yeast activation
- Drain Tuna: Press between paper towels = restaurant-quality salad
- Storage: Bread fridge 2 days | Tuna salad 3 days | Freeze dough 1 month
Variations 🌱
- Vegan: Vegan mayo + cheese + olives only
- Spicy: Add ½ tsp chili flakes to sauce
- Kid-Friendly: Skip capers, less onion
- Low-Carb: Use cauliflower crust + extra veggies
FAQ ❓
Air fryer version?
Yes! 8" dough circle, 375°F 12 min = same crispy results!
Gluten-free?
Yes! 1:1 GF flour blend + 2 extra tbsp water
Make-ahead?
Yes! Dough fridge 24h OR tuna salad 3 days ahead
Nutrition (Per Serving) 🥗
Calories: 420 | Protein: 22g | Carbs: 48g | Fat: 18g
High-Protein ✓ Kid-Friendly ✓ Lunch Ready ✓
Serve With 🍽️
- Arugula Salad – Peppery green side (3 min)
- Lemon Wedges – Squeeze on tuna salad
- Chips – Crunchy lunch companion
Reader Reviews ⭐
"Pizza + tuna salad = GENIUS! Kids ate everything!" – Maria, Italy
"35 min weeknight WIN! Better than takeout" – John, USA
