All-American Cole Slaw

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 lbs green cabbage, quartered cored and shredded
 * 3 tablespoons cider vinegar or malt vinegar
 * 2/3 cup mayonnaise
 * 1 small onion, grated (optional)
 * 2 medium carrots, grated
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

Directions

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