Chunky gazpacho and bean salad - gh_9407

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3mediumsTomatoes (about 1 lb)
2Celery stalks
2Green onions
1largeCucumber
1largeYellow pepper
1largeGreen pepper
cupTomato juice
3tablespoonsOlive or salad oil
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonCoarsely ground black pepper
½teaspoonHot pepper sauce
1can(>19oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1can(16oz) Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING OR EARLY IN DAY: 1. Cut tomatoes into wedges. Slice celery diagonally into ½" pieces.

Thinly slice green onions. With vegetable peeler, remove some strips of skin from cucumber, leaving some green for an attractive look. Cut cucumber lengthwise into quarters. Cut quarters crosswise into 1½" pieces. Cut peppers into 2" pieces.

2. In lg bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix tomato juice, olive or salad oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Add tomatoes, celery, green onions, cucumber, peppers, and beans; toss gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate salad if not serving right away.

Each serving: About 220 calories, 8 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 590 mg sodium.

Good Housekeeping/July'94/scanned & fixed by DP & GG