Grandma's Cucumber and Onion Salad

Grandma's cucumber and onion salad is tossed in a sweet celery seed dressing and makes a refreshing dish for summertime lunch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 1 cup sliced green bell pepper
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup sliced onions
• salt as needed
• 7 cups sliced cucumbers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cucumber slices in a colander and liberally sprinkle salt over cucumbers; set aside until water starts to release from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse cucumbers.

Step 2

Mix cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.

Step 3

Whisk sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over cucumber mixture and stir until evenly coated.