1 lb. ripe tomatoes, peeled
1/2 lg. cucumber, peeled
1/2 onion
1/2 green bell pepper
1/2 pimento, drained
3 tbsp. olive and/or salad oil
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
4 drops Tabasco
3/4 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 can (21 oz.) tomato juice

Garnish: Ice cubes, lemon slices and parsley sprigs.

Chunk tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and bell pepper. Place all ingredients in blender; whirl just to coarse-chop vegetables.

Cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Gently stir mixture before serving. Makes 4 servings.

Serving Suggestion: Chop and place in separate bowls 1 large tomato, 2 to 4 green onions, 1/2 medium green or red bell pepper, and 1/2 cucumber. In addition, include bowls of croutons and chives. Serve as accompaniments.