All-American Cole Slaw

Ingredients

 * 1½ lbs green cabbage, quartered cored and shredded
 * 3 tablespoons cider vinegar or malt vinegar
 * ⅔ cup mayonnaise
 * 1 small onion, grated (optional)
 * 2 medium carrot, grated
 * ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste

Directions

 * 1) In a large mixing bowl, toss the cabbage with the vinegar and salt.
 * 2) Grate the carrot and optional onion directly into the bowl.
 * 3) Add the mayonnaise and toss well.
 * 4) For a very limp slaw, refrigerate several hours or overnight.