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caprese

caprese

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A salad from Italy with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil
  • noun
  • /kəˈpreɪzi/
translation icon : ensalada caprese
  • We were heading to our friends' for dinner and were bringing Caprese Bites as an appetizer (which are baked in a pie plate), and I realized that we didn't really have anything to carry them in.
  • caprese salad
  • Caprese sandwich

Examples

  • I am obsessed with Caprese salads.

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  • I use it in caprese salads and bruschetta.

  • We are starting with a caprese salad with some bread and olive oil and vinegar.

  • I love caprese anything!

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  • I'll have the linguine with clam sauce, please, and a caprese salad to start.

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  • For lunch, I ordered a refreshing caprese salad made with ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella.

  • The chef prepared a classic caprese salad, drizzled with balsamic vinegar and garnished with fresh basil.

  • At the picnic, we enjoyed a caprese salad featuring garden-fresh tomatoes and basil from my backyard.

Surface Forms

caprese singular
capreses plural

Etymology

The food name caprese comes from the island Capri and the Italian phrase 'Insalata Caprese' means 'salad in the style of Capri', because the simple mix of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil started there. So a caprese salad is a 'Capri-style' salad known for fresh ingredients.