Calm Cucumbers

Directions

1. 1
   Score cucumbers lengthwise with tines of fork.
2. 2
   Slice thinly and put in salted ice water with onion.
3. 3
   Let stand 1 to 2 hours. Cook sugar and water over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool.
4. 4
   Add vinegar and oil and mix well.
5. 5
   Drain cucumbers and onion.
6. 6
   Pour vinegar and oil mixture over them.
7. 7
   Cover and refrigerate overnight.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with celery seed before serving. Good with beans.
9. 9
   Yields 8 servings.