arugula
noun
aru·gu·la
ə-ˈrü-gə-lə 
-gyə-
: a yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herb (Eruce sativa synonym E. 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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Add parsley, arugula, olives, shallot, and sliced oranges; toss to coat.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
To assemble the salad, combine the chicken, orzo, arugula, tomatoes, parsley, olives and the 1/4 cup cheese in a large serving bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Whereas Mike Lam, head mixologist at The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen in New York City, suggests blending arugula’s peppery qualities to complement the grassy notes in tequila or mezcal.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Goat cheese with prosciutto and arugula is my pairing of choice.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
To assemble the salad, combine the chicken, orzo, arugula, tomatoes, parsley, olives and the 1/4 cup cheese in a large serving bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Whereas Mike Lam, head mixologist at The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen in New York City, suggests blending arugula’s peppery qualities to complement the grassy notes in tequila or mezcal.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Goat cheese with prosciutto and arugula is my pairing of choice.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Arugula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arugula. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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