Ingredients
- 7 ounces cucumber (= 1 medium cucumber)
- 2 ounces green pepper, seeded (= ½ green pepper)
- 4 ounces onion, chopped (= 1 small onion)
- 28 ounces fresh tomatoes (= 4 medium tomatoes)
- 2 ounces green onions, finely chopped (= 2-3 green onions)
- 3 ounces avocado (½ avocado)
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil (or up to 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- Salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 16 ice cubes
How to Make
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Step 1: Peel the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. If seeds are large, scoop them out with a spoon and discard.
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Step 2: Coarsely chop the cucumber.
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Step 3: Finely chop the green pepper and onion and add the cucumber.
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Step 4: Peel tomatoes and cube.
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Step 5: Peel the half avocado and cut into cubes.
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Step 6: In a bowl, combine the tomato and avocado cubes with the cucumber mixture.
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Step 7: Add the tomato juice, oil, vinegar, crushed oregano leaves, and salt to taste.
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Step 8: Chill at least 2 hours or until the next day.
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Step 9: Ladle into bowls, adding 2 ice cubes to each.
Tips & Variations
- Seasoned croutons for garnish
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