2 c. vinegar
1 lg. onion, grated
3 c. sugar
4 c. salad oil
3 tsp. celery seed

Beat first 3 ingredients for 5 minutes. Add salad oil and celery seed and beat another 5 minutes. Makes 2 quarts of dressing. It will keep for a year in the refrigerator. Good on any vegetable or greens. Source: My mother.