Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 4 mini shallots (thinly sliced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 green chillies (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 3 medium-sized cucumber (cut diagonal or roundels)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved (see notes))
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup Fresh coriander leaves (with tender stems)
• 1/4 cup peanuts (dry roasted )
• 2 tablespoons fried shallots (optional but recommended)

Instructions

1. 1

   mix: Add shallot, garlic, green chillies, pomegranate molasses, lime juice, and soy sauce to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the chopped coriander stems and mix well.

2. 2

   toass: Close to the serving time, add cucumbers and tomatoes or strawberries, season with salt, and toss until everything is nicely coated with dressing.

3. 3

   serve: Transfer the salad to the serving platter and top with chopped coriander leaves, fried shallots and roasted peanuts. Serve immediately.