Picnic Marinated Summer Slaw

1 (10 ounce) package shredded cabbage

1 cucumber, peeled and chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 large tomato, peeled and chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped

½ cup white sugar

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup white vinegar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Combine cabbage, cucumber, green bell pepper, tomato, and green onions in a large bowl.

Cook and stir sugar, vegetable oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Pour marinade over vegetables and stir to coat. Marinate slaw in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.