Insalata Caprese
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Insalata Caprese (salad in the style of Capri) is a simple salad from the Italian region of Campania, made of sliced fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, seasoned with salt, and olive oil.[1][2] In Italy, unlike most salads, it is usually served as an antipasto (starter), not a contorno (side dish).
While it's unknown whether the salad actually originated on Capri, it became popular after being served there to the jet-setting King Farouk of Egypt during the 1950s.[3]
[edit] Variants
Some variations include adding chopped garlic, parsley, and various sauces. (Balsamic vinegar, Italian dressing, etc.) King Farouk reportedly enjoyed it as a sandwich filling.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ The Joy of Cooking (75th Anniversary Edition) p. 169
- ^ Nigel Slater's classic insalata caprese recipe – The Observer Sunday 18 July 2010
- ^ a b Zeldes, Leah A. (2010-09-15). "Eat this! Caprese salad, making the most of tomato season". Dining Chicago. Chicago's Restaurant & Entertainment Guide, Inc.. http://www.diningchicago.com/blog/2010/09/15/eat-this-caprese-salad-making-the-most-of-tomato-season/. Retrieved 2010=11-17.
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