1/2 cucumber, peeled or unpeeled
1/2 mild red or white onion
1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced or chopped
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves, crumbled
3 tbsp. olive or salad oil
2 tbsp. wine vinegar
4 c. canned tomato juice
Ice cubes
2 limes, cut in wedges

Cut off a few slices of cucumber and onion; save for garnish. Chop remaining cucumber and onion in small pieces. Put onion, cucumber, avocado, oregano, oil and vinegar into a tureen or serving bowl. Stir in tomato juice. Top with reserved cucumber and onion slices; chill.

Ladle into individual bowls, adding 2 or 3 ice cubes and lime juice to taste. Serves 6.