1 (48 oz.) can V-8 juice, regular or spicy
1 "deli" container salsa (12-16 oz.)
Salt, pepper (to taste)
1 tsp. Mrs. Dash's
3 med. zucchini
1 fresh tomato
1 lg. can Italian plum tomatoes
Juice from 1/2 of a lime or 2 tsp. vinegar
3 lg. cucumbers
1 sweet red onion
1 lg. carrot

In a large bowl mix V-8 juice, salsa, lime juice, salt, pepper and Mrs. Dash's. Drain tomatoes; remove seeds. Blend in food processor and add to mixture. Peel and seed 2 cucumbers. Blend in food processor and drain liquid in a colander.

Peel onion and process. Add to mixture. Peel carrot and process. Add to mixture. Scrub but do not peel 2 zucchini; process and add to mixture. Refrigerate mixture, preferably overnight. Before serving, coarsely chop and add reserved cucumber, zucchini and fresh tomato. Taste for additional seasoning. Serve with tortilla chips or croutons.