Tuna Ceviche

Happy Harry #2's Note:

Trying to get all of my loved recipes (plus some to still try) posted here at Zaar for my grandkids. This is one that my late husband and I loved in the summertime. It is so refreshing. The only change to update is the V-8 juice. Cook time is chill time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 cups homemade V8 vegetable juice (" Tastes Like" V-8 Juice)
• 1 large bermuda onion , chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes , chopped
• 1 lemon, juice of
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest , fresh
• 2 (7 ounce) cans albacore tuna , drained, flaked
• 1 cup green olives , chopped
• ¼ teaspoon oregano , scant, powdered
• ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Directions:

1. Mix the juice, onion, tomatoes, oregano, and Tabasco.
2. Chill thoroughly.
3. Squeeze lemon over tuna and let stand at least 1/2 hour.
4. Combine tuna and tomato mixture and add olives.
5. Chill again.
6. To serve: pour into bowls and just before serving, add an ice cube to each bowl and sprinkle with zest.