This is a good salad when timing is uncertain.  It will be fine in an hour or in 3 hours.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 lb green cabbage, cored and cut into 3-inch chunks, then finely chopped or shredded
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, coarsely grated
• 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Directions:

1. Toss all vegetables in a large bowl with 1 tsp each of salt and pepper.
2. Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar.
3. Then toss with slaw.
4. Chill, covered, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour (for vegetables to wilt and flavors to blend).

Do ahead: Slaw can be chilled up to 1 day.

Serves:  8 -10

Source:  Smitten Kitchen, Adapted from Gourmet, June 2008