caprese

[kuh-prey-zey, ‑zee]

adjective

(sometimes initial capital letter)

1. prepared with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil leaves and drizzled with olive oil.

   a caprese salad;

   caprese sandwiches;

   pizza caprese.

Word History and Origins

Origin of caprese¹

< Italian: of or in the style of Capri

Example Sentences

Some good options here are a classic caprese; prosciutto and gruyere; thin-sliced turkey with sundried tomato and pesto; or even chicken parm.

From Salon

Blumenthal replied through communications director, Maria McElwain, who turned around these 150 words of insalata caprese:

From Salon

So when I found the “Peach” edition of the Short Stack mini-cookbook series, written by Beth Lipton, I was delighted to discover two recipes that treat peaches like tomatoes: one, a pasta salad with cubed peaches in place of cherry tomatoes; the other, a caprese with peach slices subbed for beefsteaks.

From Salon

Now, whether these folks invite me over for dinner once that basil becomes pesto or Caprese salad ... that’s up to them.

From Los Angeles Times

To make the lemon torta caprese, start by placing the butter and white chocolate on the top of a double broiler and melt until smooth.

From Salon