Most of us know we should eat a green salad more often than we do. Some of us even like green salad.

But if you don’t, here’s an easy cabbage salad (that’s the meaning of the word “coleslaw”) that you can enjoy with an easy conscience

It’s healthy, light, and easy to make.

Take a half of a medium size cabbage head and cut into thin strips. Add two tablespoons of good olive oil, one tablespoon of a good cider vinegar, a healthy teaspoon of salt, black pepper to taste, a tablespoon of sugar, garlic powder to taste, and red pepper flakes to taste. Don’t like vinegar? Use lemon juice.

Next, add a chopped bell pepper (red or yellow are pretty), and a small grated carrot. Mix together, cover, and let sit at room temperature for an hour or so.

Good by itself, or as a relish for meats.