Grandma Varga's Hungarian Cucumber Salad (Uborkasalata)

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1. 1Step 1: Slice cucumbers very thinly, preferably using a mandolin.
2. 2Step 2: Take a colander, put in a small layer of cucumbers, then sprinkle with a small amount of the salt.
3. 3Step 3: Continue this method until all the salt and cucumbers are used up.
4. 4Step 4: Cover the cucumbers with a plate inside the colander, and put a very heavy weight on top.
5. 5Step 5: Make sure the colander is in a large bowl, because the cucumbers will lose a lot of water.
6. 6Step 6: Let them sit for 1 hour.
7. 7Step 7: In the meantime, chop the dill and finely mince the garlic, put aside.
8. 8Step 8: After 1 hour, take a handful of cucumbers, and squeeze out as much juice as you can, and continue until they are all done.
9. 9Step 9: Rinse thoroughly with water, drain well.
10. 10Step 10: After the cucumbers are done, return to the colander, and weight down one more time for about 15 minutes.
11. 11Step 11: You do not have to squeeze out the juice again with your hands. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except the paprika.
12. 12Step 12: After mixing thoroughly, put in a nice serving dish, and sprinkle with the paprika.
13. 13Step 13: Chill for at least 2 hours.
14. 14Step 14: Enjoy.