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.