Caprese salad
insalata caprese, ensalada caprese
Caprese salad (italian: insalata caprese [insaˈlaːta kaˈpreːze; -eːse] or simply caprese) is a simple italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt, and olive oil. it is usually arranged on a plate in restaurant practice. like pizza margherita, it features the colours of the italian flag: green, white, and red. in italy, it is usually served as an antipasto (starter), not a contorno (side dish), and it may be eaten any time of day. the caprese salad is one form of a caprese dish; it may also be served as a caprese pizza, pasta, or sandwich. the salad is named after the island of capri, where it is believed to have originated. two common sto...
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