Summers Best Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeds and ribs removed, cut into medium dice
• 1 cucumber, peeled, trimmed, and cut into medium dice
• 1 medium red onion, cut into medium dice
• 2 celery stalks, split lengthwise and cut into medium dice
• 6 fresh leaves basil, sliced
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 4 cups good-quality tomato juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt