Matt s Garlic Salad

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon water, or as needed

1 small head cabbage, chopped

1 small green bell pepper, chopped

1 carrot, shredded

1 cucumber, thinly sliced

2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges

¼ cup vinegar

½ cup canola oil

2 teaspoons salt

Place garlic powder into a bowl. Stir in enough water to make a runny paste. Toss in the cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and tomatoes until well coated. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Whisk together the vinegar, canola oil, and salt in a bowl. Pour dressing over the prepared vegetables. Mix thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate overnight.