Crisp Garden Slaw

This will stay crisp for a couple of days.

8  cups  shredded cabbage
2  carrots, shredded
1  green pepper, diced
1/2  cup  chopped onion
3/4  cup  cold water
1  envelope  unflavored gelatin
2/3  cup sugar
2  tsp  celery seed
1-1/2  tsp  salt
1/4  tsp  pepper
2/3  cup  cider vinegar
2/3  cup  salad oil

Mix vegetables in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cold water and chill.

Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Mix sugar, vinegar, celery seed, salt and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in softened gelatin. Cool until slightly thickened. Beat well. Gradually beat in salad oil.

Drain vegetables. Pour dressing over the top and mix lightly until all is covered. Chill until serving.