Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced (1/4-inch slices)
• 1/2 green pepper, finely diced
• 1 piece pimiento, finely diced
• 1/2 large onion, finely diced
• 3 Tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 c. Italian vinaigrette dressing or a good quality bottled Italian dressing
• 6 large tomatoes, peeled and seeded or a 14 oz. can tomatoes
• 1 c. tomato juice
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• sour cream, watercress, croutons and cucumber (to garnish)