My Grandma’s Cool Cucumber Salad

Description This is a very simple recipe from one of the best cooks ever — my grandmother. The proportions are a little ambiguous, use your eye — that’s how the best cooks do it! The secret — be sure and dry the cucumbers well! Ingredients 3 cucumbers 1 onion, cut into very thin slices salt … Read more

Grandma’s Cucumber and Onion Salad

Description Both of my grandmothers made this salad every summer when their gardens produced baskets of cucumbers. It’s a cool, fresh side dish for any meal. One of my grandmas omitted the green pepper and the celery seed. She also put ice in it to chill it quickly and cut the vinegar taste. Ingredients 7 … Read more

Grandmother’s Sour Cream Cucumber Salad

Description This recipe is just like my grandmother’s cucumber salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling or anytime. Ingredients 2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced ½ cup diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®) 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 ½ tablespoons sour cream 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper Instructions … Read more