{"id":149276,"date":"2025-05-20T16:13:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T16:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/?post_type=topics&#038;p=149276"},"modified":"2025-08-21T09:21:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:21:42","slug":"summer-pizza-my-favorite-season-for-toppings-that-pizza-lovers-will-crave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/news\/summer-pizza-my-favorite-season-for-toppings-that-pizza-lovers-will-crave\/149276\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Pizza: My Favorite Season for Toppings that Pizza Lovers will Crave"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Your Ultimate Summer Pizza Ideas and Inspiration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As Memorial Day weekend comes and goes, my mind goes to bounty of summer produce that will soon ripen. This year, I decided to grow a \u201cpizza\u201d garden filled with my favorite pizza toppings \u2013 plus a few experimental ingredients that I can\u2019t wait to test. Every day, I watch my garden looking for signs that new varieties of pepper and tomato plants are blossoming, that the baby basil, sage, rosemary and oregano are expanding. Fruits such as mulberry, blackberry and Pink Lady apples (next year, I\u2019ll have elderberry) are turning from flower to fruit. I\u2019m excited to pair them with cheeses on delicate, Neapolitan style dough.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been browsing the farmer\u2019s markets to peek at what\u2019s starting to be harvested. I\u2019m lucky to live in a city that has nearly 30 farmer\u2019s markets spread throughout the metro area. Every week, I pick an item that I\u2019ve never cooked with to see how I can make it shine.<\/p>\n<p>My foraging friends will share their hiking finds,\u00a0such as stinging nettles, garlic mustard and (my favorite) chicken of the woods and chanterelle mushrooms.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Finding Summer Pizza Inspiration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Summer produce can come from several sources. The more you know about what is available in your region, the more creative you can get with your summer seasonal pizza menu. I can share all the delectable offerings in my area of Louisville, Kentucky, but there are many amazing items found in every region of the country. For example, I\u2019m jealous that Montanans get to snack on huckleberries. What unique finds grow in your area? Four ways to find summer pizza inspiration near you are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check with your mainline food distributor to see what local products they have available to clients. They often work with local sources to supply produce.<\/li>\n<li>Go to your local farmer\u2019s market and check for other markets in your region. You also can look for markets that operate on days other than Saturday to avoid crowds. Some farmers allow merchants to pre-order produce for pickup during market hours.<\/li>\n<li>Visit area farms and set up tours to learn when various produce peaks. Need help finding farmers? Contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.org\/find-cooperative-extension-in-your-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">County Extension Office<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Local food co-ops and groceries can be a great resource to find out what is grown locally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What are the hot pizza toppings this summer? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_148727\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148727\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-148727\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/March_Web_-23-150x150.png\" alt=\"lemon slices, lemon pizza\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-148727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by: Tierney \/adobestock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of the biggest food trends in Pizza Today\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/industry-news\/2025-pizza-industry-trends-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Pizza Industry Trends Report<\/a> is Seasonal Ingredients and Specials. Adding seasonal produce, limited-time offerings and seasonal menus provides separation from competitors.<\/p>\n<p>The pizzeria operators we surveyed shared ingredients they are looking to add to their menus or test in their pizzerias during the coming year. Many of those can have a fresh, seasonal approach. They include:<\/p>\n<h5>Microgreens<\/h5>\n<p>There is nothing like the look and pop of flavor with <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/menu-development\/finishing-greens-photo-finish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">microgreens<\/a>, from arugula and basil to beet, endive and Swiss chard. It\u2019s important to note that these are used as finishing ingredients.<\/p>\n<h5>Berries<\/h5>\n<p>Don\u2019t think just dessert pizzas here. Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and other <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/recipes\/desserts\/panna-cotta-with-summer-berries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local berries<\/a> are being paired with meats and creamy cheeses to create savory pies with a hint of sweet.<\/p>\n<h5>Green Chilies<\/h5>\n<p>These mild yet spicy peppers are spreading far beyond the Southwest. You\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/recipes\/pizzas\/hatch-green-chile-pie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chilies<\/a> paired with pepperoni, chorizo, pulled pork, corn and creamy cheeses.<\/p>\n<h5>Lemon<\/h5>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/menu-development\/lemon-pizza-when-life-hands-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">citrus fruit<\/a> \u2013 either slices, wedges, juice or zest \u2013 has found its way onto pizza. It\u2019s providing a beautiful contrast to pizza\u2019s often savory and creamy flavors that adds that hit of acidity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4 Incredible Summer Pizza Recipes from Chris Decker<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Chris Decker\u00a0<\/strong>is Founding Pizzaiolo &amp; Partner at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trulypizza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Truly Pizza<\/a>, in Dana Point, California. He has become synonymous with breathtakingly beautiful pizza creations using balanced and unique ingredients. I wanted to share four of his summer pizza recipes that will inspire you to experiment with summer produce in your pizza kitchen to create a pizza that would make Chris Decker proud. In no particular order:<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147629\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Deck.jpg\" alt=\"Summer's Bounty Pizza with edible flowers, salsa verde, Marcona almonds, ricotta and goat cheese mixture, roasted yellow squash\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Deck.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Deck-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Summer\u2019s Bounty Pizza<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Edible flowers add a pop of color and pair with sweet squash, a creamy goat cheese ricotta mixture and a salty and herbaceous salsa verde. <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/recipes\/pizzas\/on-deck-summers-bounty-pizza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GO TO THE RECIPE.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_147711\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-147711\" class=\"size-full wp-image-147711\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OnDeck.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled Pizza with Peaches, Burrata, Serrano Peppers, Basil and Balsamic, on deck, pizza recipe, Chris Decker\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OnDeck.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/OnDeck-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-147711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Chris Decker<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Peach and Burrata Grilled Pizza<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Chris Decker says in-season peaches and a cool, creamy burrata are summertime favorites, and we agree. This one is paired with Serrano peppers, basil and balsamic. <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/recipes\/pizzas\/on-deck-grillin-and-chillin-peach-and-burrata-grilled-pizza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GO TO THE RECIPE.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_143474\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-143474\" class=\"size-full wp-image-143474\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0010_berrypizza.jpg\" alt=\"Berry Belly Pizza\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0010_berrypizza.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0010_berrypizza-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-143474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Chris Decker<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Berry Belly Pizza<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Fresh, in-season berries are perfectly paired with creamy, whole-milk mozzarella, fatty delicious pork belly, scallions, habaneros and micro arugula. <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/recipes\/pizzas\/on-deck-berry-belly-pizza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GO TO THE RECIPE.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_147526\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-147526\" class=\"size-full wp-image-147526\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Deck.jpg\" alt=\"summer time pizza, summer vegetable pizza, On Deck, Chris Decker\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Deck.jpg 900w, https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Deck-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-147526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Chris Decker<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Summer Time Pizza<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Chris Decker offers a &#8220;choose your own adventure&#8221; with this pizza. He suggested summer favorites. His pizza creation features zucchini and summer squash, spinach, goat cheese and finished of edible flowers and a little splash of white balsamic. <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/recipes\/pizzas\/on-deck-summer-time-pizza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GO TO THE RECIPE.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>More Summer Pizza Ideas from Pizza Today<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We love to provide inspiration for your next pizza special. And we have covered summertime \u2026 EXTENSIVELY. We invite you to enter the vault of summer pizza features. Binge reading is encouraged! Here goes \u2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-147532\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SaladPizza-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Squash Salad Pizza\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Fresh salad toppings bring vibrance and bite to summer pizzas<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Pizza and salad are one of those pairings that just make a lot of sense. The lightness of greens cutting through the greasy goodness of pizza creates a complete meal. So why not just make salad pizza? Done, right? I\u2019m all in on this idea\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/menu-development\/fresh-salad-toppings-bring-vibrance-and-bite-to-summer-pizzas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8212; READ MORE &#8212;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>8 Summer Pizza Toppings to Add to your Menu<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Summer is the absolute best time to feature seasonal specials. With an abundance of summer fruits and vegetables, creativity in America\u2019s pizza kitchens will be at an all-time high. We asked our <em>Pizza Today<\/em> social followers which summer produce they were most excited about\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/8-summer-pizza-toppings-to-add-to-your-menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8212; READ MORE &#8212;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_50762\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50762\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-50762\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/BlueBerryPizza-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Black &amp; Blue Dessert Pizza recipe, sweet dessert pizza, blackberries, blueberries,\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-50762\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Josh Keown<\/p><\/div>\n<h5><strong>Berries on Pizza: Taste of Summer<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Summer means berry season. As a child, enjoying a strawberry shortcake was the ultimate way to end a backyard family barbecue. Blackberries, blueberries and raspberries aren\u2019t just for smoothies, cobblers and pies, either\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/menu-development\/berries-on-pizza-taste-of-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8212; READ MORE &#8212;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Spring into Summer Menu Ideas<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Summer brings sun, fun and relaxation. It also harkens the advent of barbecuing, home cooking and my customers vacationing away from town. When I first opened, this meant fewer sales, less cash flow and less profitability \u2026 until I did something about it\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/menu-development\/spring-into-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8212; READ MORE &#8212;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-63500\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cornpizza-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Corn Pie\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Corn is the hit Pizza Topping of the Summer<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>It\u2019s corn! A year after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1VbZE6YhjKk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a kid went viral with his declaration of corn\u2019s deliciousness<\/a>, his words are top of mind as we see piles of corn on the cob at farmer\u2019s markets and grocery stores. \u201cIt\u2019s corn! A big lump with knobs. It has the juice (it has the juice). I can\u2019t imagine a more beautiful thing. It\u2019s corn\u201d\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/menu-development\/corn-is-the-hit-pizza-topping-of-the-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8212; READ MORE &#8212;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Killer Summer Tomatoes \u2013 Varieties and Ways to Make Them<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>A Look at Summer Tomato Varieties, Prep and Recipes. Harvesting fruitful tomato rewards from a seedy past \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/menu-development\/killer-summer-tomatoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8212; READ MORE &#8212;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-147638\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tomato-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"heirloom tomatoes, Using fresh local tomatoes on pizza. Which tomatoes to buy, how to prepare fresh tomatoes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Fresh Tomatoes <\/strong><strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Selection, Preparation &amp; Recipes<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Tomato season is my favorite time of year, and I wait with baited breath for the best of the best. Consider: Hydration. All really great fresh tomatoes get soggy on a pie. You&#8217;ll have to either slice them thin \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/menu-development\/pizza-expert-john-gutekanst-offers-tips-on-fresh-tomatoes-selection-preparation-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8212; READ MORE &#8212;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Think differently about how you use bell peppers on pizza<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>It\u2019s time to ring the bell. Bell peppers, of course. Bell peppers ranked as the No. 8 most popular pizza topping in America, according to the pizzeria operator survey published in our <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/industry-news\/2025-pizza-industry-trends-report\/\">2025 Pizza Industry Trends Report<\/a>. In some areas of the U.S., bell peppers break into the Top 5 Pizza Toppings\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/topics\/menu-development\/think-differently-about-how-you-use-bell-peppers-on-pizza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8212; READ MORE &#8212;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Ultimate Summer Pizza Ideas and Inspiration As Memorial Day weekend comes and goes, my mind goes to bounty of summer produce that will soon ripen. This year, I decided to grow a \u201cpizza\u201d garden filled with my favorite pizza toppings \u2013 plus a few experimental ingredients that I can\u2019t wait to test. 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