arugula

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

|Updated on: 18 Aug 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

Garnish the fish with the arugula salad and drizzle the remaining 1 ounce of olive oil around the plates.

— nicole sours larson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "White fish & vegetables," 9 July 2018
Divide arugula and chicken salad among croissants and top with sprouts.

— the good housekeeping test kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Pesto Chicken Salad Croissants," 21 June 2018
Dress the arugula in a bowl with 1 ounce olive oil, the juice of half a lemon and salt.

— nicole sours larson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "White fish & vegetables," 9 July 2018
And that applies to cooking, too, so try on these snap peas and green beans with arugula-mint pesto for size.

— catherine urban, Bon Appetit, "It’s Barbecue Season, So Your June Horoscope Comes with a BBQ Side for Every Sign," 1 June 2018
Or opt for the relative complexities of a Green Pie that conjures a garden of earthy delight, a peppery herbal kick of arugula pesto, the anise lilt of fresh basil and a counterpoint frisson of fried sage leaves.

— beth segal, cleveland.com, "Il Rione Pizzeria: A passion for pizza in Gordon Square," 11 May 2018
The restaurant tries to dress up this cozy dish by using arugula as a garnish, a tomato vinaigrette as a seasoning and Anson Mills’ grits as the base.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Brunch Punch: Slate in Orlando's Dr. Phillips neighborhood," 13 July 2018
From pearl onions and oyster mushrooms to Japanese eggplant and salad greens (yep, even arugula).

— alex van buren, Health.com, "12 Secrets to Grilling Perfect Veggies, According to a Chef," 25 June 2018
Menu items include quiche lorraine with bacon, Pleasant Ridge cheese and arugula salad, and brioche French toast with creme brulee batter, oranges and Grand Marnier syrup.

— grace wong, chicagotribune.com, "Steak, brunch, whiskey and more Father's Day specials at Chicago area restaurants," 11 June 2018

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