Onion Salad

7 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 Spanish onions (whatever kind you have on hand)
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise or 1 1/4 cups similar salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons celery seeds

Directions

  1. 1
    Slice the onions very thin and place them in a plastic or glass dish.
  2. 2
    Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
  3. 3
    Mix well to dissolve the sugar and salt.
  4. 4
    Pour over the sliced onions and mix well.
  5. 5
    Put a plate on top of the onions and set a weight on it.
  6. 6
    A plastic bottle of oil and vinegar works well.
  7. 7
    Let the onions sit on the counter all day- overnight is best.
  8. 8
    Drain the onions (You will wonder where all the liquid came from!).
  9. 9
    Combine the dressing and celery seed and toss with onions.
  10. 10
    Put in a serving bowl and serve.

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