Moroccan Mixed Pickles

FOR THE PICKLES:

2 small Lebanese or pickling cucumbers, peel left on, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds Ask a question about this ingredient

3 medium carrots, peeled, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds Ask a question about this ingredient

2 medium turnips, peeled, halved, cut into thin wedges, optional Ask a question about this ingredient

6 medium garlic cloves, peeled, lightly crushed with the flat side of a knife Ask a question about this ingredient

1 medium sweet onion, such as Texas 1015 or Vidalia, peeled, halved lengthwise, medium julienne Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 each large red and yellow bell pepper, seeded, medium julienne Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 head green cabbage, cut in half, cored, cut crosswise into about 1/2-inch thick pieces Ask a question about this ingredient

6 ounces mixed olives, black, green, violet in color Ask a question about this ingredient

2 lemons, preferably Meyer, halved, seeded and thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient

4 thyme sprigs Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon dried Mediterranean oregano Ask a question about this ingredient

2 bay leaves Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon caraway seeds, lightly crushed with a mortar & pestle Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon coriander seeds, lightly crushed witha mortar and pestle Ask a question about this ingredient

small pinch saffron Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons harissa, see recipe below Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/4 cup white vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

2 cups extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1 slice feta cheese, to serve, optional Ask a question about this ingredient

FOR THE HARISSA:

1 1/2 cup Asian chile-garlic sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

1 large garlic clove, roughly chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon ground coriander Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon caraway seeds Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon dried mint, preferably spearmint Ask a question about this ingredient

1 small bunch cilantro, washed to remove any grit and dried Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed Ask a question about this ingredient