Tomato Cucumber Gazpacho
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Tomato Cucumber Gazpacho It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Summer. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, mayonnaise, purchased parmesan croutons, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.
Instructions
Working in 2 batches, puree choppedtomatoes, vegetable juice, 1 1/4 cups choppedcucumber, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, extra-virginolive oil, 2 tablespoons choppedbasil, red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic,and anchovy paste in blender until smooth.
Transfer to bowl. Season gazpacho to tastewith salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerateat least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
Stir remaining 1 cup chopped cucumberand 1/2 cup chopped red onion into gazpacho.Refrigerate 2 hours.
Divide gazpacho evenly among bowls.
Garnish with chopped basil and Parmesancroutons, if desired.