Insalata Caprese

It's famous because it's so good.

In August I feel like I get most of my protein from mozzarella cheese. Caprese salad is just such a perfect expression of tomato flavor.

I like it with balsamic vinegar. Lawson likes it with just tomatoes, salt, olive oil, and basil. I make it with alternating slices of tomato and cheese with whole basil leaves, and Lawson makes it as shown here. Unsurprisingly, it's good both ways.