PEPPER CABBAGE

SERVES 6

Pepper Cabbage is a tart salad that is popular with the Pennsylvania Dutch. We usually make it as a side dish with sandwiches, but it is equally good with other meals. I remember my grandmother served it with the traditional 'sweets and sours' at special occasion meals. This old family recipe is quick, easy, healthy and delicious.

• 1 pound green cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup grated carrot

• 1/2 cup cold water
• 5 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pepper to taste

Combine the cabbage, green pepper, celery and carrot in bowl. Toss well.

Combine the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss together. Cover bowl tightly and marinate in refrigerator for several hours before serving. Toss and taste for seasoning. (Will keep in refrigerator for up to two weeks.)