Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons salad oil
• 1/2  teaspoon celery or caraway seeds (optional)
• 1/4  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4  teaspoon salt
• 1/8  to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4  cups shredded green and/or red cabbage
• 1  cup shredded carrots (2 medium)
• 1/4  cup thinly sliced green onions (2)

Directions

1. For vinaigrette, in a screw-top jar combine vinegar, sugar, oil, caraway seeds (if desired), mustard, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well. In a large bowl combine cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Pour vinaigrette over cabbage mixture. Toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours.

2. Makes 6 side-dish servings

3. For easier salad: use 5 cups packaged coleslawmix for the cabbage and carrots.