Garden Slaw - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. shredded cabbage
2 carrots, shredded
1 green pepper, cut in thin strips
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. cold water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. vinegar
2 Tbsp. celery seed
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2/3 c. salad oil

Preparation

Mix the shredded cabbage, carrots, green pepper and onion. Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup cold water and chill.
Soften the gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water and set aside.
Mix the sugar, vinegar, celery seed, salt and pepper in a saucepan.
Bring to boil.
Stir in softened gelatin.
Cool until slightly thickened. Beat well.
Gradually beat in the 2/3 cup of salad oil.
Pour dressing over top of cabbage mixture and stir lightly until all is coated.
Can serve immediately or store in refrigerator.
Will keep forever.