Farmers Market Gazpacho

This dish, very similar to salsa, is great as an appetizer or snack. Serve with warmed whole wheat bread or baked chips.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
2 medium cucumbers, diced 2 medium red bell peppers, diced 3 medium green bell peppers, diced 4 celery stalks, diced 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 medium onion, diced 2 lemons 2 cups (16 oz) tomato juice, low-sodium 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients, except salt, pepper, and lemons in a bowl. Remove 2 cups of the mixture and reserve. Using a blender or food processor, purée the remaining mixture in the bowl. Add back in the reserved 2 cups to the mixutre. Season with lemon juice (and salt and pepper) as desired. Serve.
Serves: 4
3 ¾ Cups of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving
Fruit and /or Veggie color(s):   [What’s This?]
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 120 Total Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0g % of Calories from Fat: 7.5% % Calories from Sat Fat: 0%		Protein: 4g Carbohydrates: 26g Cholesterol: 0mg Dietary Fiber: 7g Sodium: 70mg
Each serving provides: An excellent source of fiber, vitamins A, B6, C, and K, manganese and potassium, and a good source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, folate, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and phosphorous.

Recipe courtesy of the Johnson and Wales University and Rhode Island Department of Health WIC Program.

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