Marinated Coleslaw

Great for cookouts and picnics (when you don't want to use a mayo-based dressing) as well as for any time. Definitely a family favorite. The recipe makes a bunch but is easily cut in half.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2  heads cabbage, shredded
• 2  bell peppers, chopped
• 2  large onions, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
• 2 -3  carrots, peeled and grated
• 1  teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1  teaspoon celery seed
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 cups  vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 cup sugar

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring vinegar, oil, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, and salt to boil, remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
2. Combine vegetables in large bowl.
3. Pour marinate over vegetables; cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
4. Toss before serving.