Try to buy ripe tomatoes or let them ripen in a paper bag with an apple for two days.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　2 cups peeled and diced (1/4 inch) hothouse cucumber

　　2 cups diced (1/4 inch) red bell pepper

　　2 cups diced (1/4 inch) ripe tomato

　　1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) red onion

　　2 cups tomato juice

　　1/2 cup red-wine vinegar

　　1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

　　2 dashes Tabasco sauce

　　

Step 1

1. Place all of the diced vegetables in a large bowl. Add the tomato juice, vinegar, oil, and Tabasco. Season with salt and pepper and toss.

　　

Step 2

2. Transfer half of the mixture to a blender or food processor and pulse the machine on and off to coarsely puree the contents. Return the pureed mixture to the bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours before serving. You can easily double this recipe for a large party.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 122 calories

　　9g fat (1g saturated)

　　0mg cholesterol

　　179mg sodium

　　8g carbohydrates

　　2g fiber

　　2g protein

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