Pickled Garden Relish Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 c. fresh cauliflowerets
• cut into 1-inch pcs
• 2 med. carrots
• cut into 2 x 1/4 inch strips
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 med. red pepper
• cut into 2 x 1/4 inch strips
• 2 stalks celery
• sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 2/3 c. whole green or possibly black olives
• 3/4 c. white wine vinegar
• 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. In 1 1/2 qt casserole, combine cauliflower, carrots and water.
2. Cover.
3. Microwave at high 3 to 5 min or possibly till vegetables are warm but still crisp, stirring once.
4. Stir in red pepper, celery and olives.
5. Set aside.
6. In 2-c. measure, blend vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, salt, oregano and pepper.
7. Pour vinegar and oil mix over vegetables.
8. Mix well.
9. Re- cover.
10. Refrigeratefor at least 8 hrs or possibly overnight.
11. Drain before serving.
12. Makes about 6 c..