1 lg. cabbage, shredded
1 med. onion, chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 tbsp. salt
1 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1 c. white vinegar
1/2 c. oil
1 tbsp. celery seed
1 tsp. mustard seed
1 (2 oz.) jar pimento, finely chopped, optional

Combine cabbage, onion and green pepper in large bowl. Sprinkle salt over top and pour boiling water over all; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Drain in colander. Combine sugar, vinegar, oil, celery and mustard seeds; add to cabbage mixture. Stir in pimento. Cover and refrigerate. Will stay crisp for several days. Serves 12.