Picnic Marinated Summer Slaw

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package shredded cabbage
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Combine cabbage, cucumber, green bell pepper, tomato, and green onions in a large bowl.

Cook and stir sugar, vegetable oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Pour marinade over vegetables and stir to coat. Marinate slaw in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.