Divina - Giardiniera, Chicago-Style

Finely diced vegetables and a savory vinegar-and-herb marinade make Divina - Giardiniera, Chicago-Style an easy finishing touch for sandwiches and antipasto plates. Cauliflower, carrot, celery, and peppers combine with garlic, sunflower oil, and red wine vinegar in a ready-to-spoon condiment made in Greece. Its colorful vegetable mix brings pickled brightness and texture to everything from Italian beef to a simple cheese sandwich.

Product Details:

• Product Type: Chicago-style pickled vegetable condiment.
• Ingredients: Pickled vegetables (cauliflower, carrot, celery, pepperoncini, red peppers, jalapeño), sunflower oil, garlic, red wine vinegar, spices, sea salt, citric acid (acidity regulator).
• Preparation: Diced vegetables tossed in a vinegar, oil, and herb marinade.
• Dietary Attributes: Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and non-GMO, as identified by the producer.
• Origin: Greece.

Flavor & Texture:

The vegetable dice gives each spoonful a varied, relish-like texture, with cauliflower, carrot and celery providing substance alongside the peppers. Garlic and herbs contribute savory character, while red wine vinegar adds a pickled tang. Sunflower oil rounds the marinade, carrying the seasoning across the vegetables. Pepperoncini and jalapeño add pepper character to a profile built around briny brightness and vegetable crunch.

Producer’s Background:

Founded in 1996, Divina is the signature brand of FOODMatch, the Mediterranean specialty-food producer and importer established by Phil Meldrum. The company grew from an interest in the regional ingredients and shared food traditions of the Mediterranean, developing relationships with farming and production partners to bring olives, antipasti and preserved vegetables to a wider audience. Its range emphasizes traceability and practical ingredients that simplify cooking and entertaining.

Serving & Storage Suggestions:

Spoon onto Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs or grilled burgers, or add to a provolone-and-roasted-pepper sandwich for extra texture. Fold into pasta salad, scatter over pizza after baking, or serve with hummus, crackers and aged cheddar. Drain lightly when using on bread, retaining a little marinade when mixing into salads. Store unopened according to the package instructions and best-before date. After opening, refrigerate; keep the vegetables submerged in their marinade and remove portions with clean utensils; Divina recommends enjoying opened products within two to three weeks.