PICKLED VEGETABLE PLATTER

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Crisp pickled vegetables are a great starter for Greek-style meals, which usually begin with small plates such as this platter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons coarse salt, plus more for cooking water
1 small head cauliflower (about 1 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch florets
1/2 pound baby carrots
4 stalks celery, cut diagonally crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick pieces
2 cups white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
4 dried bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
1/4 cup sugar
1 jar (12 ounces) pepperoncini, drained

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat; add a generous amount of salt. Add cauliflower, and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 1/2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Repeat with carrots, cooking about 2 1/2 minutes, and then with celery, cooking about 2 minutes; combine with the cauliflower.
  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine 2 cups water with vinegar, peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, sugar, and 3 tablespoons salt. Boil until salt and sugar have completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Immediately pour over vegetables, and gently stir in pepperoncini.
  • Let cool completely. Place in an airtight container, and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 week. Discard bay leaves. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

PASTER MBHONI ZITHA
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I've never made pickled vegetables before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it!


ViTHu Abi
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These pickled vegetables are the perfect addition to any party or potluck.


Nana Ba
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The pickling liquid was a bit too salty for my taste, but the vegetables themselves were delicious.


BEN JIMENEZ
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.


MR Sahdab
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I'm not a huge fan of pickles, but this platter was actually really good. The vegetables were all very flavorful.


Hammad m Khanm
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These pickles are amazing! I especially love the pickled onions.


Onyedikachi9 Chi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pickled vegetables turned out mushy. Not sure what went wrong.


Vanessa N. (Nessa)
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The pickled vegetables were a bit too sour for my taste, but otherwise they were good.


Brant Hallett
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These pickled vegetables are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can customize the platter to my own liking.


Sardar Saklain
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I've made this pickled vegetable platter several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Coco Nesian
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This pickled vegetable platter was a hit at my party! The vegetables were crisp and flavorful, and the pickling liquid was perfectly balanced.