This is a recipe for a base salad, which obviously be eaten as it is but you can also add a multitude of ingredients for variation during the week. Just grab the amount you need, then add to it and leave the rest in the fridge.It's called week salad since it lasts a minimum of a week in an airtight container in the fridge, but some claim it lasts much longer than that. In our house, however, it's always finished long before it's got a chance to go off.
Finely cut, grate and shred the vegetables. Use a food processor or mandolin to make the job easier, but obviously you can cut everything by hand. Put all the vegetables in a large bowl.
Put all the other ingredients in a saucepan and briefly bring to the boil. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Store cold in an airtight container at least a couple of hours, preferably a day or more before serving. The longer it stands, the more flavour it will get. Stir daily.