Rita's Favorite Poppy Seed Cole Slaw

Here's a favorite way to enjoy the freshness of summertime cabbage....

Chop in blender, or shred and cut finely:
2 large or 3 medium heads cabbage
2 stalks celery (if desired)
3-4 carrots
1 onion
Sprinkle generously with salt and set awide while making dressing. Before adding dressing, squeeze dry.

Poppy Seed Dressing:
With an electric mixer mix:
1 ¼ cups sugar
2/3 cup vinegar
2 Tbsp. grated onion
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dry mustard
Stir together and gradually add 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
Beat for a long time (at least 10 minutes). This cannot be mixed too long.
Add:
a bit of garlic salt
1 ½ Tbsp. poppy seed, as you stop the mixer.

Pour dressing over cabbage mixture, and mix well.

OR...
For a lighter dressing that lasts for months in refrigerator...
(from More with Less cookbook)
Combine in saucepan:
2 cups sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup vinegar
1/8 tsp pepper
1-2 tsp. celery seed
Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. When cool, add to cabbage. Mix well.