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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With a balsamic glaze, a little parm, and peppery arugula, this meal is light and fresh while maintaining top-tier flavor.
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
His take, the curry shrimp burger, brings the bold aromas of herbs and Scotch bonnet peppers to a shrimp patty served on a warm brioche bun and topped with a mango pickled slaw, arugula, and a signature curry mango aioli.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
Stir Crazy: Go for the Lilly, which is stuffed with egg, veggie sausage, arugula, mayo and havarti cheese and held together with a brioche bun.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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The dish is hearty and satisfying enough to serve on its own, though spooning it on top of a bed of arugula or baby spinach would lighten everything and bolster the vegetable content.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
His take, the curry shrimp burger, brings the bold aromas of herbs and Scotch bonnet peppers to a shrimp patty served on a warm brioche bun and topped with a mango pickled slaw, arugula, and a signature curry mango aioli.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
Stir Crazy: Go for the Lilly, which is stuffed with egg, veggie sausage, arugula, mayo and havarti cheese and held together with a brioche bun.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Was That a 900 or 1080 on the Halfpipe? X Games Can Now Ask A.I.
The dish is hearty and satisfying enough to serve on its own, though spooning it on top of a bed of arugula or baby spinach would lighten everything and bolster the vegetable content.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Arugula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arugula. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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