James Beard's Horseradish Coleslaw

I have not tried this recipe from The James Beard Cook Book, a book I bought at a yard sale. But a previous owner of the book sure did; the book often opens automatically onto this spattered page.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs cabbage
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1  tablespoon horseradish (or to taste)
• 1  tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Shred cabbage, and soak in cold salted water for one hour.
2. To prepare dressing, combine all remaining ingredients together.
3. When ready to prepare salad, drain cabbage well and toss with dressing.