Giardiniera recipe

Giardiniera (Photo credit: gabriel amadeus)

 Giardiniera is traditionally used to top Italian Beef sandwiches, but why stop there? This spicy combination can be used in any number of ways.

GIARDINIERA

• 2 green bell peppers diced 
• 2 red bell peppers diced 
• 8 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced 
• 1 celery stalk, diced 
• 1 medium carrot, diced 
• 1 small onion, chopped 
•  1/2 cup fresh cauliflower florets 
•  dash salt
• cold water
• 1 cup white vinegar 
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano 
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 
• 1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped 

Directions
In a large bowl, combine all of the vegetables. Add a dash of salt and cover with cold water. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain veggie mixture and rinse. In a separate bowl, combine garlic, spices and olives. Toss to combine. Add vinegar and oil and stir well. Combine both mixtures together and cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 days before using.