3 cups tomato-based vegetable juice
6 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cucumber, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery (about 3 large or 5 small stalks)
1 bunch scallions, chopped, both green and white parts (about 1 cup)
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley or cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce, or to taste