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A close-up of a bowl containing a mixture of chopped green olives, red bell peppers, onions, and oil with a black spoon resting in the giardiniera.
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Grandma's Quick Giardiniera Recipe (for Italian Beef or Pizza)

My grandma's relish dressing gets used to make a fresh and quick giardiniera recipe. Italian beef sandwiches, pizzas, even scrambled eggs will taste better with a spoonful of this refrigerator giardiniera recipe. Time to get chopping!
Course Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mince the celery, carrots and both peppers to be as equal in size as possible. Slice the shallots in small rings or mince if you prefer.
    1/2 cup minced celery, ½ cup minced carrot, 1 red pepper, 1 yellow banana pepper, 1 shallot
  • To a bowl large enough to hold the chopped vegetables, add the olive oil, vinegar and whisk in the sugar, seasoning and crushed red pepper.
    ½ cup olive oil, 3/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Add the vegetables and the olives to the bowl. Toss the dressing to coat all the vegetables.
    1 cup green olives
  • If time permits, refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving. Store up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.