EASY SUMMER COLE SLAW WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

EASY SUMMER COLE SLAW WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING 2 x 1 lb. (32 oz.) pkgs. cole slaw mix (just cabbage and carrots)  or 1 head green cabbage, shredded and 2 carrots, shredded ½ red onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced ¼ cup chopped fresh chives  Dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup canola oil ½ cup red wine or apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground white pepper Combine all ingredients for salad in bowl.  Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over slaw.  Toss well.  Cover; allow to sit for several hours in refrigerator before serving.  Serves 10.