Ingredients

• 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 large garlic clove, minced
• 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
• 1/4 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (basil, tarragon and or or chives)
• 1 teaspoon salt