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Old-Fashioned Jewish Depression-Era Salad

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This crisp, tangy salad was created by Jewish families during the Great Depression as an affordable, flavorful dish. The original recipe calls for green peppers, but I swap them for cucumber slices—feel free to customize it to your taste!

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Ingredients

Vegetables:

  • 1 head cabbage, shredded (about 2 lbs)
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
  • ½ bunch celery, sliced
  • Optional: 2 green bell peppers (I substitute with extra cucumber)

Dressing:

  • 1 cup vegetable oil (or preferred oil)
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 ½ cups white vinegar
  • 10–12 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder

Instructions:

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