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Caprese salad

Name: Caprese salad
Cuisine: Italy

Traditional dish from Italy

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About Caprese salad

Italian salad made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil

Caprese salad is an Italian salad composed of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil. The salad's name references the island of Capri, where it is believed to have originated. The dish became known internationally in the 1950s, sometimes said to have occurred after it was served to King Farouk of Egypt while visiting the island.