Cilantro

This cooling and refreshing salad—with cilantro standing in for the lettuce—is great alongside spicy foods, like our Sambal Chicken Skewers (click for recipe).

This cooling raita, or yogurt sauce, is a popular condiment for Indian feasts. It's also great with lamb chops.

You'll want to make this recipe part of your summer repertoire; it's the perfect side dish for a barbecue or picnic. It's equally delicious warm, cold, or at room temperature.

Not just for chicken, this cilantro-lime salsa verde holds up well in the refrigerator. Keep an extra batch around for spooning over fish, steak, or vegetables.