Party Size Giardiniera Antipasto
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and zesty Party Size Giardiniera Antipasto, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next gathering. Bursting with colorful, crunchy vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, celery, and red bell peppers, this homemade Italian relish is infused with tangy white vinegar, rich olive oil, and aromatic spices such as oregano and thyme. A touch of heat from jalapeños and the briny kick of green olives make it an irresistible blend of flavors. Perfectly marinated over two days, this versatile antipasto dish serves up to 25 guests and pairs beautifully with charcuterie boards, crusty bread, or your favorite sandwiches. Make-ahead-friendly and easy to prepare, it’s a bold yet simple addition to any party table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cauliflower florets
- 2 cups Carrots
- 2 cups Celery
- 2 cups Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Jalapeños or sport peppers
- 0.5 cup Kosher salt
- 3 cups White vinegar
- 2.5 cups Olive oil
- 6 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
- 1 cup Green olives, sliced
Instructions
Wash and chop the cauliflower, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and jalapeños into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables and sprinkle with kosher salt. Toss them evenly to coat.
Fill the bowl with enough water to cover the vegetables and let them sit at room temperature for 6 to 8 hours or overnight in the fridge.
Drain and rinse the vegetables thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt, then set them aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and black peppercorns.
Add the rinsed vegetables and green olives to the vinegar-oil mixture. Toss well to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Transfer the giardiniera into glass jars or an airtight container, pressing the vegetables down to submerge them in the liquid.
Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, let it marinate for 48 to 72 hours.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as part of your antipasto platter, or use as a condiment for sandwiches or salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 596.4 g | 765% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.0 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 53.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 58002 mg | 2522% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.1 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.9 g | 157% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 662 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 4390 mg | 93% | |
*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.
