Poetry and Cole Slaw

I do not know which to prefer.  Before the cole slaw is made:

Or just after.

Jen's Tarragon Cole Slaw Recipe

1 TSP salt, or to taste
1/2 TSP mustard seeds
1/3 cup white vinegar (Heinz or better, or white wine vinegar)
1/4 TSP ground pepper
1/2 TSP celery seed
1 TBL dried tarragon or 1 TSP fresh tarragon
2-3 TBL Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 cups cole slaw, chopped as thinly as possible
1 carrot, shredded

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except cabbage and carrot.  Mix well.  Add cabbage and carrot and mix well.  Add additional salt if needed.  Let sit one hour or more for maximum deliciousness.