Muffaletta Olive Salad
Ingredients
1 gallon, large pimento stuffed olives, crushed slightly and drained
1 large jar pickled cauliflower, drained
2 jars capers, drained
1 whole stalk of celery and leaves, sliced diagonally
4 large carrots, sliced diagonally
4 tablespoons dried celery seeds
4 tablespoons dried oregano
1 large head garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 jar pepperoncini, drained
1 pound large, pitted Greek black olives, drained
2 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
Directions
Mix together the olive oil and the red wine vinegar. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Place in a large jar and cover with the oil and vinegar mixture. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving. Keep refrigerated until all used. May be used for both muffalettas and Italian salad.