Slaw - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium cabbage, shredded (about 3 lb.)
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium size green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 c. sugar
1 c. white vinegar
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. dry mustard

Preparation

Combine cabbage, onion and green pepper, if desired, in a large bowl.
Sprinkle with sugar and stir well.
Cover and chill for 2 hours.
Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil, stirring, until salt dissolves.
Pour hot vinegar mixture over cabbage mixture.
Toss well.
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
Serve with a slotted spoon.
Yields 6 servings.