Homemade Giardiniera
Transform your pantry staples into a vibrant, tangy condiment with this Homemade Giardiniera recipe—an Italian classic that’s bursting with bold flavors and crunchy textures. Featuring a colorful medley of cauliflower florets, carrots, celery, and bell peppers, paired with aromatic garlic and a kick from red chili peppers, this pickled vegetable blend is brined then marinated in a savory mixture of white wine vinegar, olive oil, and dried herbs like oregano and thyme. Perfect for topping sandwiches, salads, or as an irresistible snack straight from the jar, this easy, no-cook recipe comes together with simple ingredients and delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen. Make ahead to let the flavors deepen, and enjoy a homemade version of this versatile condiment that’s as fresh as it is unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds carrots
- 2 stalks, sliced celery
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 4 sliced fresh garlic cloves
- 2 seeded and sliced red chili peppers
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups white wine vinegar
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, sliced carrots, sliced celery, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, sliced garlic, and red chili peppers.
In another large bowl, dissolve the kosher salt in the water to create a brine.
Pour the brine over the vegetables, ensuring all veggies are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours to allow the vegetables to soak.
After soaking, drain and rinse the vegetables well under cold water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained vegetables with white wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix thoroughly to coat the vegetables evenly.
Transfer the mixture to sterilized glass jars or containers, pressing down the vegetables to ensure they are submerged in the liquid. Seal the jars tightly.
Refrigerate the giardiniera for at least 48 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, wait up to a week.
Store the giardiniera in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 weeks for optimal flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 226.0 g | 290% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.1 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 107653 mg | 4681% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2357 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
