Garden State Gazpacho

Makes six 1-cup servings

Ingredients

1. 6 large, ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
2. 1 large cucumber, peeled & chopped
3. 1 large red or orange bell pepper, seeded & chopped
4. 1/2 large sweet onion, chopped
5. 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
6. 2 Tablespoons olive oil
7. 1 Tablespoon vinegar Fresh basil, to taste
8. 2-3 cloves garlic, or to taste
9. Salt & pepper, to taste
10. Other options:
11. 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded Fresh cilantro instead of basil Lime juice instead of lemon juice

Preparation Steps

1. Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
2. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, pepper & onion in food processor & process until fairly smooth.
3. Add the remaining ingredients & season to taste. Serve chilled.