Texas Slaw

This is a non-mayo slaw and a family favorite. You can play with the sugar, vinegar and oil to suit your taste or diet. Source is Bon Appétit from 1993. Time includes refrigerator time.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 8  cups  coarsely shredded green cabbage or 1 (1 lb) bag  of prepared  coleslaw mix
• 1  cup  thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1  cup  thinly sliced green bell pepper
• 1  medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1  carrot, coarsely shredded
•  salt
•  white pepper

Directions

1. Whisk sugar, vinegar and oil to blend in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients.
2. and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Cover tightly.
3. and refrigerate at least 4 hours, tossing occasionally. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.).