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'''Insalata Caprese''' (Salad in the style of [[Capri]]) is a simple salad of sliced fresh [[mozzarella]], plum [[tomato]]es and [[basil]] from the Italian region of [[Campania]]. It is seasoned with [[salt]], [[black pepper]], and [[olive oil]]. [[Oregano]] can be added as well. The main ingredients are similar to [[Pizza Margherita]]. Ideally, the [[mozzarella]] is ''[[Buffalo mozzarella|di bufala della Campania]]'', the olive oil is [[olive oil#Grades on retail labels|extra virgin]] from the peninsula of [[Sorrento]] and the tomatoes and basil are grown in the full sun of the [[mezzogiorno]]. | '''Insalata Caprese''' (Salad in the style of [[Capri]]) is a simple salad of sliced fresh [[mozzarella]], plum [[tomato]]es and [[basil]] from the Italian region of [[Campania]]. It is seasoned with [[salt]], [[black pepper]], and [[olive oil]]. [[Oregano]] can be added as well. The main ingredients are similar to [[Pizza Margherita]]. Ideally, the [[mozzarella]] is ''[[Buffalo mozzarella|di bufala della Campania]]'', the olive oil is [[olive oil#Grades on retail labels|extra virgin]] from the peninsula of [[Sorrento]] and the tomatoes and basil are grown in the full sun of the [[mezzogiorno]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:34, 7 August 2009
Insalata Caprese (Salad in the style of Capri) is a simple salad of sliced fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes and basil from the Italian region of Campania. It is seasoned with salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Oregano can be added as well. The main ingredients are similar to Pizza Margherita. Ideally, the mozzarella is di bufala della Campania, the olive oil is extra virgin from the peninsula of Sorrento and the tomatoes and basil are grown in the full sun of the mezzogiorno.
The dish reproduces the colours of the flag of Italy. In a variation, mustard can be added between the slices of tomato and mozzarella.