Giardiniera

Ingredients

Red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon

Dried oregano

1 tablespoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Canola oil

1/2 cup

White vinegar

1 cup

Jalapeno peppers, sliced

2

Green olives, sliced

1/2 cup

Red bell pepper, diced

1

Carrots, diced

2 medium

Celery, diced

2 stalks

Cauliflower, broken into small florets

1/2 small head

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, celery, carrots, red bell pepper, green olives, and jalapeno peppers.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, canola oil, salt, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes to create the pickling liquid.
3. Pour the pickling liquid over the mixed vegetables in the large bowl, ensuring they are well coated.
4. Cover the bowl with a lid or cling wrap and refrigerate the mixture. Allow it to marinate for at least 24 hours before serving, this helps in infusing the flavors and intensifying the taste.
5. Serve this flavorful Giardiniera as a condiment with your favorite sandwiches, hot dogs or use it to perk up a salad.