Place the following ingredients into the container of an electric blender, exactly in the order listed:

1 clove garlic, peeled
4 ripe tomatoes, cut into eighths
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 small onion, peeled and sliced
1 slim cucumber, peeled and coarsely cut
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup ice water

Cover blender and mix on high speed 5 to 10 seconds, or until ingredients are finely chopped. Remove container from blender, keep covered and store in refrigerator until well-chilled and ready to serve.

Pour into serving bowls and garnish with cucumber slices, chopped green onions and chopped peeled tomatoes.