Prepare the cucumber: slice the cucumber into thin ¼-½ inch (0.6-1.25 cm) thick pieces. Place the cucumber on a basket/strainer with a catch basin. Add the salt and gently massage. Leave the cucumbers to sit for 10-15 minutes for the excess water to draw out.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by mixing everything in a bowl. Feel free to adjust the dressing to your taste and add more sugar, if desired, to cut the acidity.
Slice the tomatoes, onions, and other mix-ins of choice.
Squeeze out excess water from the cucumber and discard the excess water.
In a bowl, add the cucumber, mix-ins (tomatoes, onions, etc), then pour in the dressing. Mix well. Serve and enjoy!
You can also refrigerate this for 1-2 hours before serving so it’s cold. You can also prepare this a few days before serving. Do note that the cucumber and other mix-ins will release extra water and dilute the dressing.
