If blender is used - and not food processor - all ingredients must be cut in smaller pieces. At the end combine all ingredients and blend to desired consistency.

2 (1 inch) slices Italian or French bread without crust
3 clove garlic, peeled
4 ripe tomatoes, cored, halved and seeded
2 med.-size onions, chopped coarsely
3 cucumbers, peeled, halved and seeded
1 lg. green pepper, halved, cored and seeded
3 tbsp. wine vinegar
8 tbsp. olive oil (or cooking oil if desired)
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 c. ice water

1. Place bread in food processor and reduce to crumbs.

2. Add garlic - blend until finely chopped.

3. Add tomatoes and one onion, blend until onions are well diced.

4. Add 2 cucumbers, blend.

5. Add green pepper, blend.

6. Add oil and vinegar.

7. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add ice water. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

8. Dice remaining cucumber and onion and sprinkle over individual portions before serving. Yield: 6 servings.

NOTE: If darker color is desired, add tomato paste (3 or 4 ounces) at end and blend. To seed a tomato, cut in half - with inside down shake while squeezing slightly.