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caprese

American

[kuh-pray-zay, -zee] / kəˈpreɪ zeɪ, -zi /

adjective

(sometimes initial capital letter)

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

a caprese salad;
caprese sandwiches;
pizza caprese.

Etymology

Origin of caprese

< Italian: of or in the style of Capri

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The former “Giada at Home” host put her own spin on the beloved torta caprese, an indulgent flourless cake named for the Italian island of Capri.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2024

Putting mozzarella and fresh basil leaves from my windowbox on a mushy sliced tomato also did not magically make a lovely caprese salad.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2023

I know a typical caprese is just mozzarella, basil and tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, but I obviously had to jazz this up a little bit.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023

Over wine and caprese salad, Santos laid out a can’t-miss investment opportunity for Lopez to invest in bonds financing digital advertising.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 25, 2023

This salty and tart stone fruit caprese is particularly intriguing.

From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2022

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