Giardiniera is full of fresh veggies with spicy flavors, it's the perfect side dish!
Ingredients :
3 cups water
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 ½ cups cauliflower florets broken into small pieces
1 rib celery sliced
1 carrot sliced
2 serrano peppers or to taste, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
½ onion sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup green olives with pimentos, sliced
½ cup white wine vinegar or white vinegar
½ cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions :
Mix water and kosher salt in a medium bowl. Add cauliflower, celery, carrots, serrano peppers, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and green olives. Toss to combine and refrigerate overnight.
Drain vegetables and rinse very well. Place in a large jar.
Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, oregano, and chili flakes. Pour over the vegetables and refrigerate at least 3 days before eating.
