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Ingredients
  • subheading: Depression Era Salad celebrates the abundance of nature with its vibrant array of vegetables. Let’s explore the star ingredients that give this salad its distinctive flavor and texture:
  • Shredded Cabbage: Approximately 2 lbs. of crisp, shredded cabbage form the hearty base of this salad, adding crunch and nutritional value.
  • Carrots: Three carrots, sliced thinly, contribute a burst of color and natural sweetness to the ensemble.
  • Cucumbers: Two cucumbers, sliced into rounds, offer a refreshing crunch and hydrating element to the salad.
  • Green Peppers (or substitute with sliced cucumbers): Two green peppers, diced, or alternatively, sliced cucumbers, provide a hint of mild tanginess and freshness.
  • Red Onion: A large red onion, thinly sliced, lends a zesty flavor and vibrant hue to the salad.
  • Radishes: A bunch of thinly sliced radishes introduce a peppery bite and visual appeal to the mix.
  • Celery: Half a bunch of celery, chopped, adds crispness and a subtle herbal note to the salad.
  • subheading: Crafting the Perfect Dressing:
  • subheading: The dressing is the soul of Depression Era Salad, infusing each bite with a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Here’s how to prepare the dressing:
  • Vegetable Oil: 1 cup of vegetable oil serves as the base, imparting richness and smoothness to the dressing.
  • Warm Water: Half a cup of warm water helps dissolve the other ingredients and achieve the desired consistency.
  • White Vinegar: 1 ½ cups of white vinegar provide acidity and brightness, balancing the sweetness of the dressing.
  • Sugar: 10 to 12 tablespoons of sugar add sweetness, rounding out the flavors of the dressing.
  • Salt: A tablespoon of salt enhances the savory profile of the dressing, elevating its overall taste.
  • Garlic Powder: A tablespoon of garlic powder infuses the dressing with aromatic complexity, complementing the freshness of the vegetables.
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