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

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above