Edith Harris' Slaw - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. shredded cabbage
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. cold water
1 envelope plain gelatin
2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. white vinegar
2 tsp. celery seed
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. salad oil

Preparation

Sprinkle 1/2 cup cold water over vegetables.
Soften gelatin with remaining 1/4 cup cold water.
Mix sugar, vinegar, celery seed and salt in a pan and bring to a boil.
Stir in softened gelatin.
Cook until slightly thickened.
Gradually beat in oil. Drain vegetables and mix lightly with dressing.
Cover and refrigerate.
Serves 10.