Marinated Veggie Salad with Olives

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white vinegar (apple cider vinegar works well also)
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots (cut into 1/8 inch thick rounds)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• One 14-ounce jar of quartered artichoke hearts water-packed, drained
• 1/2 cup assorted pitted olives
• 1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper strips, water-packed
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon drained capers
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste