caprese
noun
ca·pre·se
kə-ˈprā-zē 
-(ˌ)zā
: a salad consisting of slices of mozzarella and tomatoes, basil, and olive oil or Italian dressing
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Two pastry chefs from Capri make desserts such as pistachio profiteroles and chocolate caprese.
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Rebecca Kleinman, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
For example, a traditional caprese salad can be transformed into finger foods by alternating cherry tomatoes, chunks of mozzarella and leaves of basil on skewers.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
Make a caprese salad of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Currently making the rounds is Crispy Gnocchi Caprese, which transforms a classic caprese salad from a summery side dish to a substantial meal.
—Arietta Hallock, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2025
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Rebecca Kleinman, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
For example, a traditional caprese salad can be transformed into finger foods by alternating cherry tomatoes, chunks of mozzarella and leaves of basil on skewers.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
Make a caprese salad of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Currently making the rounds is Crispy Gnocchi Caprese, which transforms a classic caprese salad from a summery side dish to a substantial meal.
—Arietta Hallock, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for caprese
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“Caprese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caprese. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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