Summertime Slaw Recipe

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, water, salt, pepper and, if desired, pepper flakes. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook 2 minutes longer or until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature, stirring several times.

In a large salad bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, tomatoes, onion, peppers and pickle relish. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Yield: 10-12 servings.