giardiniera

noun

giar·​di·​niera ˌjär-də-ˈner-ə 

: an assortment of vegetables (such as onions, cauliflower, hot peppers, and carrots) pickled in a brine of vinegar and oil

Chicago-style giardiniera is usually served as a condiment for Italian beef sandwiches and hot dogs and is available in hot or mild styles.

—Peter Glatz

Our families buy the giardiniera sold at Italian delis. We love the mix of hot peppers, celery, olives, carrots and cauliflower.

—Sheila Spee

Examples of giardiniera in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The giardiniera is then sent in large buckets to another assembly line where the finished product is deposited in 16-ounce bottles for retail sale at Jewel, Mariano’s, Walmart, Target and other stores, mostly in Chicago and the Great Lakes region. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Sandwiches will include the Maestro (an Italian sub with ham, salami, pepperoni, Chicago-style giardiniera, homemade balsamic). — Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Look for giardiniera in the supermarket aisle with pickles and olives. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026

Spread remaining giardiniera mayo over remaining 1 slice multigrain or rye sandwich bread, lightly toasted, cooled, then arrange, mayo side down, on top of sandwich to close. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above