Caprese salad
Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad (pronunciation: kah-preh-zeh) is a simple Italian dish made from fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt, and olive oil. It is usually arranged on a plate in alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, topped with basil and seasoned with salt and olive oil.
Etymology
The name Caprese Salad originates from the Italian region of Campania. It is named after the island of Capri, where it is believed to have originated. The word 'Caprese' in Italian means 'of Capri' or 'from Capri'.
Ingredients
- Mozzarella: A traditionally southern Italian cheese made from Italian buffalo's milk by the pasta filata method.
- Tomatoes: A red or yellowish fruit with a juicy pulp, used as a vegetable in cooking.
- Basil: A herb of the mint family, native to tropical regions from central Africa to Southeast Asia. It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide.
- Olive Oil: A liquid fat obtained from olives, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin, produced by pressing whole olives and extracting the oil.
Related Terms
- Insalata: The Italian word for salad.
- Italian Cuisine: The food typical of Italy. It has developed through centuries of social and economic changes, with roots stretching to antiquity.
- Mediterranean Diet: A diet inspired by the eating habits of Italy and Greece in the 1960s.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caprese salad
- Wikipedia's article - Caprese salad
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