This is a recipe that has evolved from my childhood thanks to my bother. was just vinegar sometimes with oil and water added to it...I hated that one but with the addition of soy sauce absolutely love it...Can be made gluten and dairy free just get a soy sauce that is gluten free (wal mart brand) is one that is cheap...Great for when the garden is starting to produce...A nice sweet cucumber is best but even works with a slightly bitter one as it covers the taste and then I don't have to waste it...Posting this as I am tired of asking my brother what all he puts in it, even though its a simple recipe...He normally just does cucumbers but I like the onion to...I imagine it would be good with other veggies like a tomato in it. -- posted by awmeme