Gazpacho (volumetrics)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups vegetable juice cocktail
• 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste)
• 1 3/4 cups finely diced cucumbers (about 1 large)
• 1 cup finely diced bell pepper
• 1/3 cup minced cilantro or 1/3 cup parsley
• 1/4 cup minced green onion
• lemon wedges, cilantro (optional) or parsley sprig (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine the first five ingredients in a large pitcher. stir in the remaining ingredients except garnishes. cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 3 days. serve in large goblets with desired garnish.