arugula

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

|Updated on: 9 Jun 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

Asparagus, arugula, tomatoes, goat or feta cheese and anything else that appeals to him at a farmers market will be turned into a light salad.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "Food at this Italian restaurant in Old Louisville isn't your nonna's," 5 June 2018
Order signature bowls like the Cassie ($8.85), made with Japanese eggplant, chickpeas, pickled cauliflower, currants, savory green beans, basil, currants, and creamy harissa, or DIY with your choice of base (kale, rice, arugula, quinoa).

— kara baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Whole Heart Provisions brings ‘fresh veggies and good vibes’ to Cambridge," 24 May 2018
That oven churns out beautiful Neapolitan pizzas, classics like Margherita and marinara and bowling-appropriate pepperoni but also more ornate options with prosciutto and arugula, and a full complement of seven white pizzas.

— ben mesirow, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Ultimate Pizza Crawl Through Northeast L.A.," 23 May 2018
In a large bowl, combine chilled noodles, arugula, scallions, radishes, fennel, cucumbers, basil, cilantro, mint and lemongrass.

— kitty greenwald, WSJ, "Botanica’s Rice-Noodle Salad With Lots of Fresh Herbs," 10 May 2018
Blvd This 1950s-inspired restaurant will offer a three-course, prix-fixe brunch menu for $55 ($25 for kids 12 and under, free for kids under 3), with such items as cured salmon toast with pickled beets, arugula, house yogurt and dill.

— christen a. johnson, chicagotribune.com, "25 Mother's Day brunch spots to wine and dine mom," 30 Apr. 2018
The shop's owner, Charlene Matthews, said yes, and this is where Meehan mostly grows herbs and some arugula, in a single garden bed just steps from the restaurant.

— jenn harris, latimes.com, "When farm-to-table comes to your own front yard," 14 Mar. 2018
Pi’s menu includes the sweet and salty Figgy Piggy Pi wearing bacon, prosciutto, fig jam, mushrooms, garlic sauce, goat cheese, arugula and sea salt.

— liz biro, Indianapolis Star, "Sun King distillery's food hall in Carmel puts the brewery's Hot Pockets days behind it," 8 May 2018
Heavy on produce like asparagus, arugula, and romaine hearts, this menu is both delicious and the dishes beautiful to behold.

— dave eckert, kansascity, "It's time for spring menus at some Kansas City restaurants | The Kansas City Star," 26 Apr. 2018

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