Summertime Slaw

Name: Summertime Slaw
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

13 ingredients

2 steps

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

Directions

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.
2

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.