Salads

Quick-Pickled Veggies

about 2 quarts

Quick-Pickled Veggies

about 2 quarts

Use these to top salads, sandwiches, or just to munch on as a snack. Since they are not canned pickles that are shelf stable, be aware that these must be stored in the refrigerator

Nutritional information per serving (based on ¼ cup):Calories 8 (8% from fat)
carb. 2g
pro. 0g
fat 0g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 81mg
calc. 8mg
fiber 1g

Ingrédients

  • 8ounces (½ medium) seedless cucumber,
  • English or Persian, unpeeled
  • 4ounces (½ bulb) fennel, core removed
  • 4ounces (½ medium) red bell pepper,
  • trimmed and cored
  • 4ounces (½ medium) yellow bell
  • pepper, trimmed and cored
  • 2ounces radishes, trimmed
  • 2ounces (1 stalk) celery, cut into
  • 2-inch pieces
  • 4ounces (¼ small head) cauliflower,
  • broken into small florets
  • 3cups water
  • 1cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½teaspoon peppercorns
  • ½teaspoon dill seed

Preparation

  1. 1. Insert the medium slicing disc into the work bowl of the Cuisinart® 7 or 9 Cup Food Processor. Slice the cucumber, fennel, peppers, and radishes. Slice the celery, stacking the pieces horizontally in the feed tube. Toss the sliced vegetables and cauliflower in a stainless mixing bowl until evenly combined.
  2. 2. Prepare brine: In a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, peppercorns, and dill seed. Bring to a boil.
  3. 3. Divide the vegetables between two 1-quart containers with airtight lids. Once brine has come to a boil, pour it evenly over the vegetables to cover. Put the lids on the containers, and then refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours before serving.