This savoury salad is a perfect lunch all on its own or as an accompaniment for a show-stopping dinner. Cilantro, a complex, pungent herb with citrus undertones, is the star of this dish, no longer just a garnish. Serve this salad at room temperature or cold—and prepare to discover the versatility of cilantro.
A love/hate relationship
Fun fact: a love or hatred of cilantro might not be personal preference, but rather genetics. For those who dislike it, cilantro has been described as having a slightly soapy taste, rendering it unpalatable.