Refrigerator Cukes (Sugar & Vinegar Cucumbers)

This is a summer favorite. Fast and easy to set up. People are delightfully surprised by this dish.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 7  cups  thinly sliced cucumbers
• 1  cup bell pepper, green, thinly sliced
• 1  cup  thinly sliced onion
• 1  tablespoon celery seed
• 2  tablespoons salt
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup vinegar

Directions

1. Combine cucumbers, green/red pepper, onion, celery seed and salt in bowl; mix well.
2. Stir sugar into vinegar in small bowl until dissolved.
3. Pour over vegetables.
4. Chill, covered, in refrigerator overnight.
5. May store in refrigerator for 2 weeks.
6. (An optional first step is to mix the cuke slices with salt and allow the water to drain out for an hour. If this is done, it may be necessary to add an additional 2 tsps. of salt after draining. Using red peppers makes this a colorful dish).