Italian Giardiniera (Classic Antipasto Platter) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 2 bell peppers (sliced. Use colorful peppers - you can also use sweet peppers)
• 2 jalapeno peppers (sliced)
• 2 serrano peppers ((Optional, for a hotter version))
• 2 medium carrots (chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 2 cups cauliflower florets ((about 1/2 head of cauliflower))
• 1/2 cup salt
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• Ground pepper
• 1 cup of white vinegar (or half white and half apple cider vinegar)
• 1 cup olive oil + more as needed