Grandmas Cucumber and Onion Salad Recipe

Grandmas Cucumber and Onion Salad Recipe

  • 7 cups sliced cucumbers
  • salt as needed
  • 1 cup sliced onions
  • 1 cup sliced green bell pepper (optional)
  • Dressing:
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  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.
  2. Mix cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
  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.