Inspired by gazpacho soup, here we’ve re-imagined it as a refreshing summer salad, Enjoy!
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Ingredients
SALAD:
3c.tomatoesseeded and chopped
1c.English cucumberpeeled and coarsely chopped
1/2c. diced red bell pepper
1/2c. diced green bell pepper
1/2c. diced yellow bell pepper
1/3c. finely diced red onion
1/3c. diced celery
2T. chopped cilantro
sour creamfor serving, optional
Dicedavocadofor serving, optional
DRESSING :
1 1/2T.red wine vinegar
1 1/2T.olive oil
1/4tsp.salt
1/4tsp.pepper
1clovegarlicminced
Instructions
SALAD: In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, red onion, celery and cilantro.
DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper and garlic. Pour dressing over salad; gently toss to coat.
Refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving into salad bowls. Top with sour cream and diced avocados if desired and serve with crusty French bread for sopping up the dressing.
Notes
If you prefer a little heat, simply add 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced.