Pizza Bread with Tuna Salad Recipe

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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. 1. Mix Dough: Warm water + yeast (5 min bloom). Add flour + salt + oil + seasoning. Mix 2 min → No kneading needed!
  2. 2. Tuna Salad: Drain tuna well, mix with mayo + onion + pickles + capers → Creamy in 3 min!
  3. 3. Shape & Sauce: Press dough into 12" pan, spread tomato sauce → Ready for toppings!
  4. 4. Bake: Cheese + olives + tomatoes. 425°F (220°C) 20 min → Golden bubbly crust!
  5. 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 🎓

  1. Water Temp: 37-40°C (baby bottle warm) = perfect yeast activation
  2. Drain Tuna: Press between paper towels = restaurant-quality salad
  3. 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

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