Overnight Slaw

4 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup chopped purple onion
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons salt

Combine cabbage and purple onion in a large bowl. 
Combine sugar and remaining ingredients, stirring until sugar dissolves. 
Pour over cabbage mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill 8 hours. 
Serve with a slotted spoon. 
Makes 4 servings.