Ingredients
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound pizza dough, room temperature
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
5 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
5 ounces garlic-herb cheese, such as Boursin, crumbled
1 medium red or Chioggia beet, scrubbed and cut into matchsticks (about 1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice
4 ounces sliced smoked salmon
1/4 cup packed tender herbs, such as parsley, dill, and chives
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450°F, with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on lowest rack. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil onto a rimmed quarter sheet pan (9 by 13 inches). Stretch dough to edges of pan.
Drizzle dough evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella and garlic-herb cheese, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
Bake on stone until cheese is melted and bubbly, and crust is golden brown and set on bottom, 22 to 24 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine beet, lemon zest and juice, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove pizza from oven; let cool slightly. Top with salmon, beet mixture, and herbs. Slice and serve.
