Caprese salad
🇮🇹 A dish from Italy
Caprese salad is an Italian salad composed of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil. The salad's name references the island of Capri, where it is believed to have originated.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil leaves, olive oil, salt |
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| 🔥Cooking method | sliced and assembled raw, no cooking |
| 👅Flavour & style | fresh, creamy, herby, light |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | appetizer or light lunch |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Caprese salad come from?
Caprese salad is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is Caprese salad?
Caprese salad is an Italian salad composed of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil. The salad's name references the island of Capri, where it is believed to have originated.