Top Secret Salad Recipe: Grandma’s Mouthwatering Cucumber & Onion

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
14

Ingredients

  • 7cupssliced cucumbers

  • salt as needed

  • 1cupsliced onions

  • 1cupsliced green bell pepper (Optional)

  • 2cupswhite sugar

  • 1cupwhite vinegar

  • 1tablespooncelery seed (Optional)

  • 2teaspoonssalt, or to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

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

  3. Make dressing: Whisk together sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.

  4. Pour dressing over cucumber mixture; stir until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe14
Calories130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
335mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
12%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
31g
Protein
1g
2%
Vitamin C
8mg
9%
Calcium
24mg
2%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
147mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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