Grandma's Cucumber and Onion Salad
Description
This simple cucumber onion salad has a sweet and tart homemade vinegar dressing for a cool and refreshing summer side dish perfect for a crowd!
Ingredients
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7 cups sliced cucumbers
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salt as needed
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1 cup sliced onions
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1 cup sliced green bell pepper
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2 cups white sugar
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1 cup white vinegar
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1 tablespoon celery seed
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2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Place cucumbers in a colander and liberally sprinkle with salt. Set aside until water starts to release from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse cucumbers.
3
Mix together cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper in a serving bowl.
4
To make the dressing: Whisk sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth.
5
Pour dressing over cucumber mixture; stir until evenly coated.