1/2 head cabbage, cut fine (your potato peeler works great)
1 sm. onion, cut fine

DRESSING:

3 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 tsp. salt

Shake these together in a jar until sugar is dissolved and all is completely blended. Combine dressing with cabbage and let stand in refrigerator for at least an hour. Several hours makes it even better.