Refreshing Cold Pickles: A Crisp and Tangy Homemade Delight

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed vegetables (such as cucumbers, carrots, cauliflower, green beans)
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons pickling salt
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 teaspoons dill seeds (or fresh dill)
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves