Name: Quick Giardiniera
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups white vinegar; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 small head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into bite-size florets; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Quick Giardiniera

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This quickly pickled, spicy Italian salad of mixed sliced vegetables is great for an antipasto platter, served with grilled meat or chopped up and put on a sandwich.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Low Sodium Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

2 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 small head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into bite-size florets
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

Combine vinegar, water, sugar, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon each crushed red pepper and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Add cauliflower, celery, carrot and bell pepper. Reduce the heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid, then drain.
Transfer the vegetables to a medium bowl. Stir in oil, pepper, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each crushed red pepper and salt and the reserved cooking liquid. Refrigerate for at least 25 minutes to chill. Stir and serve with a slotted spoon.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

61	Calories
4g	Fat
4g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 61
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 4g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Vitamin A 1436IU	29%
Vitamin C 38mg	42%
Folate 35mcg	9%
Sodium 51mg	2%
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 10mg	2%
Potassium 203mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.