- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 5 tomatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
- In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the garlic, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and blend to your desired texture. Stir in the tomato sauce and paprika and transfer to a bowl or container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend the flavors.