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Old-Fashioned Refrigerator Pickled Vegetable Salad

A crisp, tangy, colorful vegetable salad that’s easy to make and perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or as a refreshing side dish.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 24 hours
Total Time: 24 hours 35 minutes
Yield: 3 quart jars (about 12 servings)

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 small green cabbage, thinly shredded (about 6 cups)
  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed (optional)

Pickling Brine

  • 3 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dill seeds (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed (optional)
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

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