Mellow Gazpacho

Gazpacho for those who prefer it mild-mannered and tame.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 garlic clove, chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely sliced
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and quartered
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup ice water

Cooking Directions:

1. In a blender or food processor combine chopped garlic clove, finely sliced, seeded cucumber, sliced tomatoes, chopped green bell pepper, salt, pepper, sliced onion, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and ice water.
2. Cover and blend at high speed for 5 to 10 seconds, or until ingredients are finely chopped. Chill thoroughly before serving.

Makes 4 servings.