OVERNIGHT COLESLAW

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This has been a very popular salad from my recipe box for a long, long time! Before I retired, when my office had a covered-dish-get-together, I was always asked to bring my tangy coleslaw. My family loves it, too. -Fern Hammock, Garland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 cups shredded cabbage (1 medium head)
1 green pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
1 cup sugar
DRESSING
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine first four ingredients. Sprinkle with sugar; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine dressing ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir well before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.