Pissaladière with Candied Tomatoes & Pesto

A colorful, flavorful dish from the Mediterranean! 🌿
This Pissaladière with Candied Tomatoes and Pesto is a vibrant twist on the classic French tart — featuring a tender, golden crust, rich pesto base, sweet roasted tomatoes, and melty cheese. It’s perfect as a starter, light meal, or impressive appetizer, served warm or at room temperature with a glass of chilled rosé. 🍅🧀🍷

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Dough (or use ready-made pizza base)

• 250 g flour
• ½ sachet dried yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 150 ml lukewarm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Topping

• 150 g candied or semi-dried cherry tomatoes 🍅
• 3 tbsp pesto (basil or arugula) 🌿
• 1 red onion, very finely chopped (optional)
• 80 g grated cheese (Parmesan, mozzarella, or crumbled goat cheese) 🧀
• A few black olives (optional)
• Herbes de Provence or fresh thyme
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Drizzle of olive oil (for finishing)

👩‍🍳 Preparation