- 1 large tomato, peeled and seeded
- 1/2 small onion
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 green pepper
- 1 large celery stalk
- 2 tsp finely chopped parseley
- 1 tsp finely chopped chives
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 2 Cups tomato juice ( V-8 if available)
- 2-3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 tsp Tabasco sauce
Finely chop all the vegetables . A food processor is ideal. You can also reserve half and chop it more coarsely to give it some texture . Add the remaining ingredients and refrigerate until very cold. It is best to make it ahead of time so flavours can come out.
I like it just like this but you can serve it with an assortment of garnish such as croutons, chopped avocado, chopped cooked eggs, green onions , chives or bacon bits
