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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Currently making the rounds is Crispy Gnocchi Caprese, which transforms a classic caprese salad from a summery side dish to a substantial meal.
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Arietta Hallock, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2025
The same menu is offered all day, so the salads, such as the caprese with rich and creamy burrata cheese, are a good option for a quick lunch.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2024
Get The Recipe 33 of 40 Strawberry Caprese Salad
Start your meal with a spring-forward version of your favorite caprese salad served over crostinis.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Maybe even panzanella or caprese salad?
—Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2021
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Arietta Hallock, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2025
The same menu is offered all day, so the salads, such as the caprese with rich and creamy burrata cheese, are a good option for a quick lunch.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2024
Get The Recipe 33 of 40 Strawberry Caprese Salad
Start your meal with a spring-forward version of your favorite caprese salad served over crostinis.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
Maybe even panzanella or caprese salad?
—Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2021
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 7 Aug. 2025.
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