arugula

noun aru·gu·la \ ə-ˈrü-gə-lə , -gyə- \

Updated on: 15 Apr 2018

Definition of arugula

: a yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herb (Eruca vesicaria sativa) of the mustard family cultivated for its foliage which is used especially in salads — called also garden rocket, rocket, roquette, rugola

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Recent Examples of arugula from the Web

Likewise, my Pasta With Sausage, Radicchio and Shallots could easily transform into sausage, shallots and arugula, chicory or escarole.

— susan russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Easy recipes for a pasta party," 2 Apr. 2018
Seven varieties will be available, like the Sooo Cali, made with arugula, avocado, crispy onions and spicy basil aioli and served on a King’s Hawaiian roll.

— joseph hernandez, chicagotribune.com, "Good Food Expo, Fernet pop-up, free hot dogs and more to eat, drink, do this weekend," 22 Mar. 2018
Add arugula, Oaxaca cheese, tomato, chorizo or ham, and sunny side up egg.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "Meet the chef behind your favorite hidden breakfast spot in Louisville," 6 Mar. 2018
Just as adjacent 116 Crown broke new ground with its craft cocktails, sibling Meat & Co. has broken new ground with gourmet sandwiches like its PLT with porchetta, arugula, tomato confit and paprika aïoli.

— frank cohen, courant.com, "What Great Dishes Are On Your Own CT Bucket List? Here Are Our Picks," 21 Feb. 2018
Her burgeoning front-yard farmlette of dinosaur kale, oak leaf lettuce, arugula, peas and spinach has sprouted since November and is maintained by Fleet Farming, a program by local nonprofit IDEAs for Us.

— ryan gillespie, OrlandoSentinel.com, "In Audubon Park, vegetables flourish in front yards," 11 Feb. 2018
Buttery mozzarella is beautifully supported by some excellent European sausage and a sprightly arugula, artichoke and red pepper salad.

— beth segal, cleveland.com, "Crust Tremont: Monster pizza slices and more in Tremont," 2 Feb. 2018
In a food processor or blender, combine 2½ cups loosely packed arugula and 5 cups loosely packed basil, and pulse a few times.

— eleanore park, WSJ, "4 Spring Pasta Recipes: Make a Meal of the Season’s Freshest Produce," 27 Mar. 2018
Vegetable topping choices include less common things like artichokes and arugula, and meats span sausage, pepperoni and real Prosciutto di Parma, from Barilla’s hometown.

— larry olmsted, USA TODAY, "Barilla now has five fast-casual restaurants," 21 Mar. 2018

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