Sliced Avocados with Black-Olive Vinaigrette

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 teaspoons sherry vinegar
• 2 tablespoons black olive paste
• 2 teaspoons very finely chopped red onion
• 2 teaspoons very finely chopped fresh basil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 ripe Hass avocados

1. In a jar, combine the oil with the vinegar, olive paste, onion, basil and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
2. Cover tightly and shake the vinaigrette until it is emulsified.
3. Alternatively, whisk the ingredients in a medium bowl.
4. Halve, pit and peel the avocados.
5. Thinly slice them crosswise, keeping them intact.
6. Using a spatula, transfer the avocado halves, cut side down, to a platter and gently press each of them to fan out the slices.
7. Drizzle the vinaigrette on top of the avocados and serve.

extravirgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, black olive paste, red onion, fresh basil, salt, avocados

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sliced-avocados-with-black-olive-vinaigrette (may not work)