Avocado Papaya Gazpacho

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Servings: 4

A fabulous combination of flavors and a colorful presentation. Makes a great first course or brunch item.

Ingredients:

1 cup canned tomato juice

1 cup canned unsweetened pineapple juice

1 ripe papaya *(peeled, seeded and diced – about 2 cups)

1 ripe but firm avocado (peeled, seeded and chopped)

1 large tomato (seeded and chopped)

1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced in smaller pieces)

1/2 red onion (diced in small pieces)

1/4 cup of fresh lime juice (roses lime juice works)

6-10 dashes of tabasco

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Gently mix all of the ingredients in a glass or ceramic bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Gazpacho can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored covered in the fridge.
2. Serve Cold – Makes about 5 cups
3. * you can use the Papaya Pieces in a jar usually found in the produce section if fresh papaya is not available.

By RecipeOfHealth.com