cilantro
noun
ci·lan·tro
si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō 
-ˈlan-
-ˈlan-
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish
also
: coriander sense 1
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Transfer pork chops to a platter and top with sauce and cilantro.
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Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cilantro to the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Top with tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, lime slices, and crumbled queso fresco.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cilantro to the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cilantro to the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Top with tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, lime slices, and crumbled queso fresco.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cilantro to the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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