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For Shavuot try this Buffalo Farm Caprese salad recipe

Buffalo mozzarella , honey, basil and white wine… what salad could be better to make for your Shavuot holiday table?
Three slices of fresh mozzarella cheese with green basil leaves, arranged on a white background.
Turn plain mozzarella into a beautiful and unusual Caprese salad. Photo by MaraZe, via Shutterstock

We all know the Shavuot holiday is all about the cheese. If you’re looking for a refreshing salad to add to your table during these dairy-centric holiday in Israel, we definitely recommend you check out this Caprese Salad recipe. Enjoy!

The Buffalo Farm Sweet Caprese Salad

Two servings

Ingredients:

Two buffalo mozzarella balls

Two tablespoons good-quality honey

Four tablespoons white wine

Four sage leaves

A 1-inch thin slice of lemon peel without white pith

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Two to three basil leaves, finely sliced

Instructions:

  1. In a small pan, bring the honey, wine, sage leaves and lemon peel to a gentle boil. Cook for two minutes and cool.
  2. Slice the cheese and lay it out on a platter. Salt the cheese a little and generously add freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce over the cheese, scatter with basil and serve.