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| Type | Salad |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Campania |
| Main ingredients | Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, salt, olive oil |
Caprese salad (Italian: insalata caprese, Italian: [insaˈlaːta kaˈpreːze; -eːse], or simply caprese)[1] is an 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.[2][3] 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.[4] Two common stories about its origin include it being an homage to the Italian flag or "in the 20th century to appease the palates of vacationing royalty and important politicos".[5]
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- ^ "Caprese Salad captures Italy's rich history". The Lowell Sun. August 26, 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2020.