The Best Vinegar-Drenched Coleslaw

Ingredients:

• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 tbsp coarse salt + more as needed
• 2 teaspoons of sugar
• 3/4 tsp celery salt
• 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper + more as needed
• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
• Half a head of white cabbage, very finely shredded (remove the core)
• Half a head of red cabbage, very finely shredded (remove core)
• 4 large carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, combine vinegar, salt, sugar, celery salt, pepper, and garlic. Set aside 1/4 cup of the dressing for serving. Toss the cabbage and carrots with the remaining dressing until completely coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
2. Drain the coleslaw in a colander. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Toss.