Sweet & Sour Coleslaw with Apples, Peanuts and Raisins

shared by Patty H.
(Note: this makes a ton of slaw but it has a fantastic taste and is different from the usual coleslaw recipes. I am going to experiment with decreasing the amounts the next time I make it.)
Ingredients:
1 small head (2 lb) green cabbage, finely shredded (about 10 cups) I used a bag and a half of the preshredded cabbage because it also contains the carrots in it and that way I didn't have to buy carrots.
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt (divided - 1 tsp. and 1/2 tsp.)
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 Tbsp oil
2 large carrots, shredded
2 red apples, diced
1/2 cup golden raisins (I did buy and use these but I think regular raisins would taste fine.)
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts (I used the peanuts that are salted with sea salt.)

Preparation:
1.Toss cabbage with sugar and 1 tsp salt in a large colander set over a bowl. Let stand 1 to 2 hours to release cabbage liquid. Pat cabbage dry with paper towels and discard any liquid in bowl. (I did this but because I used the pre-bagged cabbage, there wasn't really any liquid.)
2.Whisk remaining 1/2 tsp salt, the vinegar and oil in a serving bowl to blend.
3.Add cabbage and carrots; toss to coat.
4.Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours for flavors to blend, or overnight.
5.To serve: Add apples, raisins and peanuts; toss to mix.