I make this salad a lot. I still have a grape tomato plant that will not quit. Today it comes up with everything else in my garden.
For the salad I cut up my tomatoes and cukes, salt them and allow them to sit in a colander for as long as I can. 1 hour produces very little liquid. So the longer, the better.
Before serving if they have been sitting in the fridge for an extended period I drain them again (yes dressing and all) and add a bit more dressing if needed.
Once drained I proceed.