Olive Avocado Caprese Salad with "Steve's Gourmet Olives"

Great side dish for picnics or patio parties, or perfect for light lunch during hot days. Use Mild or Spicy Italian Steve's Gourmet Olives . Makes 3 - 4 servings. Dressing makes good bread dip too. Prepare 30 minutes before serving . 

Ingredients  3-4 campari tomatoes  8 oz mozzarella cheese  6 oz Steve's Gourmet Olives - Mild or Spicy Italian (1/2 jar)  1 avocado  1 red onion  fresh basil  Dressing  3 T. Steve's Gourmet Olives olive juice  2 T. balsamic vinegar  2 T. olive oil  1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Directions 

1. Slice tomatoes, cheese, avocado and onion 
2. On platter - layer slices of tomatoes, cheese and basil leaves 
3. In small bowl - combine all ingredients for dressing. Mix well. Drizzle dressing generously over tomato platter. 
4. Scatter slices of avocado, onion and Steve's Gourmet Olives around platter. Using a spoon, baste everything on platter with dressing to thoroughly coat ingredients. 
5. Garnish with additional basil and garlic slices from olive jar. 
6. Let sit 30 minutes before serving.

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