Not Your Mother's Coleslaw

My dear friend Jessica posted a request for coleslaw last night, so I thought I would oblige her!  This is not your typical coleslaw because I personally don't care for mayonnaise (you can blame my youngest child - couldn't handle the smell while I was pregnant with him and that didn't change after he was born!).  I personally add more olive oil and red vinegar but you can flavor to your taste.

Ingredients

• 6 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup red wine (or cider) vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, celery, green pepper and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid (a large mason jar works very well!), combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper and paprika; shake well. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.