Garlic Cabbage Salad

Photo: flickr user EraPhernalia Vintage (somewhat busy)

Ingredients

1 medium Cabbage, finely shredded

1/2 cup Oil

1/2 cup Vinegar

1/2 cup Sugar, (or substitute)

Crushed fresh garlic I use the bottled "fresh" kind and lots of it! Depends on how lethal yo

Preparation

This is a wonderful alternative to the usual Coleslaw or Sauerkraut.

Excellent for barbeques......or as we call them in South Africa, a

"braaivleis". Pronounced "braai" to rhyme with "sigh", and "vleis" to rhyme with "case", but important to remember that the "v" is said softly, as if it was an "f" ! We generally just refer to it as a "braai" !

Blend oil, vinegar, sugar and garlic very well. I use a food processor and blend till thick and creamy. Pour over prepared cabbage and let it stand for a few hours before serving.

VARIATION: Occasionally I add in some finely chopped celery leaves or even parsley......just for a colour contrast, really , with the cabbage. Does give it a more interesting look !

TIP: Be brave with the garlic..........that's what gives this salad

"attitude" !