4 cups chopped ripe tomatoes (about 4 medium) |
1 cup cucumber, peeled, finely diced |
1 large red bell pepper, finely diced (or green) |
1/2 cup sweet onion, finely diced (or green onions) |
1/4 cup celery, finely diced |
2 radishes, finely chopped |
1/2 serrano chili, minced (optional, for those that like heat) |
1/4 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (basil, tarragon and or or chives) |
1 large garlic clove, minced |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron thread (i substitute marigold leaves) |
2 cups water |
3/4 cup tomato juice (or v-8) |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or sherry or red wine) |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
1/2 cup plain yogurt |
1 medium garlic clove, finely minced |
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice (or lemon) |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
