Smoked Salmon and Avocado Pizza

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Pizza with a creamy herb cheese base and fresh arugula leaves. It’s the kind of pizza that feels a little fancy but still totally doable for a cozy night in.

It hit me one day, mid pizza craving, that I’ve shared every kind of pizza inspired recipe imaginable: Barbecue Chicken Pizza Pull Apart Bread, that Barbecue Chicken Pizzadilla, even those Margherita Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breasts, but not a single actual pizza recipe. So here it is, my first official one, a Salmon and Avocado Pizza that’s equal parts indulgent and fresh.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This Salmon and Avocado Pizza is the perfect mix of creamy, salty, and fresh. The herb cream cheese base melts into the crust, the smoked salmon brings that rich, savory flavor, and the avocado adds buttery smoothness with every bite. It’s an easy way to elevate pizza night without any complicated steps.

What I love most about this salmon and avocado pizza recipe is how balanced it feels. The peppery arugula cuts through the richness, while the lemony drizzle ties everything together. It’s light yet indulgent, simple yet special, and honestly, the kind of pizza you’ll want to make again and again.

What Goes Into Salmon and Avocado Pizza

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Simple, fresh, and full of flavor. This Salmon and Avocado Pizza comes together with just a few delicious basics.

• Cream Cheese: A smooth and tangy base that melts beautifully into the crust, giving every bite a creamy finish.
• Smoked Salmon: Salty, rich, and full of flavor, smoked salmon adds that luxurious touch that balances perfectly with the creamy cheese and avocado.
• Avocado: Soft, buttery slices bring freshness and a mild flavor that pairs beautifully with the smoky salmon and peppery arugula.
• Mozzarella Cheese: A sprinkle of light mozzarella holds everything together with gooey, melty goodness while keeping it lighter than your average pizza.

Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.

How To Make Salmon and Avocado Pizza

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 200°C | 390°F and let it heat while you get the toppings ready.

2. Mix the Cream Cheese: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, dill, and garlic until evenly mixed.

3. Prepare the Pizza Base: Drizzle olive oil over the wholemeal pizza base and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the surface.

4. Add the First Toppings: Arrange the sliced red onion on top, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese to cover the base.

5. Bake the Pizza: Place it in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the crust turns lightly golden.

6. Serve: Remove from the oven, top with salmon, avocado, and arugula. Sprinkle with lemon pepper, and serve.

I love pairing this Salmon and Avocado Pizza with a crisp Mediterranean Avocado Salmon Salad or a bowl of Creamy Pumpkin Soup. The freshness of the salad and the cozy, velvety soup balance the creamy toppings on the pizza and make the meal feel effortlessly elegant.

If you’re leaning into comfort food mode, try it with Cheesy Pizza Pull Apart Bread or Super Moist Cornbread. Both add a cozy, homey touch to your pizza night and turn it into the kind of meal that makes everyone go back for seconds. For something fun, make my Focaccia Pizza. Trust me, once you try it, you never go back.

Tips For Making Salmon and Avocado Pizza

• Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so it spreads like a dream and blends perfectly with the dill and garlic.
• If your smoked salmon leans on the salty side, squeeze a little lemon juice over it to brighten everything up.
• Go easy on the toppings. I know it’s tempting, but keeping it light helps the crust stay crisp and the flavors really shine.
• If you like your salmon and avocado warm, pop the pizza back in the oven for just a minute or two — you don’t want to cook them, just take off the chill.

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