Shred 1 head of red cabbage and mix with 1 small white onion, sliced thinly.

DRESSING:

2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable oil
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. white vinegar

Mix and bring all of these to a boil in a saucepan. Cool. Pour over cabbage and mix.