Hard to believe that my whole life I was sure insalata Caprese was definitely created on Capri. But as it goes with the origins of many Italian recipes, there are various stories. I checked with my friend Frank's amazing blog and he writes about one version I have never seen before. He found a story in the Gambero Rosso that there was man from Capri named Constantino Moffa that worked as maitre d’ in a Swiss hotel. Constantine was always eating this salad of mozzarella, tomato, basil salad and guests started to ask for what the guy from Capri is eating. That's how it then made to the hotel's restaurant menu as an "insalata Caprese", Caprese salad. That's one version you could believe (or not!). I happen to like this one!