Antipasto

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This recipe makes a huge amount. I can it and give it away as Christmas gifts. We usually make this as a group project to cut down on prep time and cost. The ingredient amounts may be altered proportionally as needed.

Submitted by Karen
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
56
Yield:
1 gallon
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 56 servings

  • 4 cups chopped cauliflower

  • 4 cups pearl onions

  • 2 cups chopped red bell peppers

  • 2 cups chopped green bell peppers

  • 2 cups chopped celery

  • 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and chopped

  • 2 cups carrots, chopped

  • 2 cups vegetable oil

  • 2 cups distilled white vinegar

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon pickling spice, wrapped in cheesecloth

  • 1 cup black olives

  • 1 cup pitted green olives

  • 4 cups canned mushrooms

  • 1 ½ (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked

Directions

  1. In a large bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the cauliflower, pearl onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, celery and cucumbers. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.

  2. In a small bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the carrots. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.

  3. In a large saucepan, place the vegetable oil, vinegar, tomato paste and pickling spice. Bring the mixture to a boil. Drain and rinse the carrots, and place them in the mixture. Boil 10 minutes.

  4. Drain and rinse the vegetables in the cauliflower mixture. Place them into the saucepan. Cook 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender but crisp.

  5. Stir black olives, green olives, mushrooms and tuna into the mixture. Remove the mixture from heat. Discard the wrapped pickling spice. While still hot, transfer to sterile containers and refrigerate.

61 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101 Calories
9g Fat
5g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 56
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 167mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 134mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.