INGREDIENTS

  • 5 medium tomatoes , peeled and seeded finely chopped
  • 2 cucumbers , peeled, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 green pepper , seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 2 cups vegetable cocktail
  • 1 cup bread cubes, no crusts
  • 2 cups yogurt
  • 6 green onions , finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
  2. Stir well and refrigerate at least a few hours, preferably overnight for best flavor.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, vinegar if necessary.
  4. When ready to serve, place about ¼ cup yogurt on each serving and sprinkle with green onions.