Sqwertz wrote:
>
> They're too soft and mushy, except for the tomatoes, which are my
> least favorite. Is there any way to crisp them back up? Would
> Pickle Crisp or alum work after the fact?

I don't know if this would work, but soaking in
pure water might help. Pickled vegetables have
a lot of salt, and the water should tend to be
drawn into the vegetables to dilute that salt.
That might make them crispier.