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Cost/Serving: $0.96
Yield: [4 servings] / Serving Size = 1 cup
Ingredients:
3 cups chopped tomatoes (about 1 pound)
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 finely chopped and peeled cucumber
1½ cups tomato juice (or V-8)
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 teaspoons fresh parsley or 1 Tablespoon dry parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Combine first five ingredients in a blender and pulse until chopped.
2. Combine this mixture with the remaining ingredients and stir well. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled.
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