Grandma's greek salad

Ingredients

Quantity		Ingredient
1	small	Head of cabbage (or use 1/2 of a large head); shredded
4		Plum tomatoes; diced into 1\" pieces
½	cup	Mayonnaise (more or less)
¼	cup	Vinegar (any kind) to taste
1	bunch	Scallions; sliced
2	slices	To 3 slices schmaltz herring OR use pickled herring; cut into small 1/2\"x1/2\" pieces
	pinch	Sugar, if needed
	dash	White wine, if desired

Directions

MARINADE/DRESSING

Ingredient amounts are approximate and can vary according to preference and taste. I sometimes add more tomatoes to the dish after it's been melded for a day or two. More or less herring can be used as well.

In a really LARGE mixing bowl, mix the shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, sliced scallions and herring bits together.

In a smaller mixing bowl whisk the vinegar into the mayonnaise until the taste is a balance between the two. You shouldn't be able to taste the mayonnaise as a separate flavor but neither should it be too vinegary. You also don't want it too watery but thick enough to coat the cabbage. Add a pinch or two of sugar to help balance if necessary and a dash or two of white wine if desired.

Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly. Cover the top of bowl with a lid or saran wrap and put in fridge for at least 2 days.

Every 8 hours or so you should stir the mixture together and taste.

After 24 hours, adjust taste by adding more vinegar or an additional pinch of sugar, depending upon whether or not it's too vinegary or not vinegary enough. After 2 days it should be sufficiently melded to eat though I've been known to grab a plateful sooner. <grin> The taste should be similar to coleslaw but more refreshing because of the added tomatoes and heartier because of the herring. In other words, it should give you a decent pucker. :) Serve as a side dish or for lunch with a firm Jewish Rye Bread! Mmmmm, it's delicious!

NOTE: If you use schmaltz herring you may want to soak in water for 30 min. to 1 hour to remove some of the saltiness.

Source: .\\\\ichele Cooks Grandma's Way! (c) 1995 Submitted By MICHELE STEWART On 04-24-95

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