MM's Cold Tomato Gazpacho with Avocado

Ya gotta try this!! SO refreshing. I topped it with sliced black olives and torn cilantro. I did add about 3 dashes of Tabasco, so it kept your attention, but that is optional, and if you want to add it for flavor, you can always tone it down by adding sour cream crème fraiche, or plain Greek yogurt.
(serves 3-4)

1 small can original V-8
1 can Rotel (chopped tomatoes and mild green chiles)
1 stalk of celery, finely diced
1 Persian cucumber, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Lime juice, to taste
Lime beer salt, to taste
2-3 dashes of Tabasco (optional)
1 ripe avocado, cut into cubes
Sliced black olives for garnish
A handful of fresh cilantro, hand torn
Sour cream, crème fraiche, or plain Greek yogurt

Mix the first 8 ingredients through Tabasco together in a med. bowl. Carefully fold in avocado cubes. Chill overnight or as long as you can for the flavors to meld. Garnish bowls with the olives, and cilantro, and serve the sour cream on the side.

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I had fun today. Hope you did, too!!

Love,

MM