Hot Italian Giardiniera

Ingredients

• 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
• 0.5 cup fresh cauliflower florets
• 0.5 cup salt
• 1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup olive oil

Steps

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Place green and red peppers, jalapeños, celery, carrots, onion, and cauliflower in a large bowl. Stir in salt, then fill with enough cold water to cover. Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the bowl; refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
3. Drain salty water; rinse vegetables and set aside.
4. Mix together olives, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Pour in vinegar and olive oil; mix well. Combine with vegetable mixture; cover and refrigerate for 2 days before using.