How to pronounce Insalata caprese

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /inˈsalata kaˈpreːze/. In plain English letters that is een-sah-LAH-tah kah-PRAY-zeh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Insalata caprese?

Insalata caprese is a main dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Capri. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and vegetables. It tastes fresh.

Where Insalata caprese comes from

Insalata caprese is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Campania.

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