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 Swiss chard to soups, make kale chips, steam spinach as a side dish, or toss arugula into sandwiches and salads.
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Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
The pork is served over a bed of spaghetti tossed with fresh arugula, whose peppery bite adds a bright, fresh contrast.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Fans can also choose from Ham on Ciabatta with Gruyère, arugula and honey-mustard or a Mediterranean Salad with falafel, romaine, roasted tomato, mixed olives, cucumber, red onion and balsamic dressing.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Start with a cheese or salumi board, then select a pasta dish—like pappardelle with bolognese beef and pork ragu with parmigiano—or a diavola pizza with pomodoro and calabrese salumi alongside andouille sausage, mozzarella, and arugula.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
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Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
The pork is served over a bed of spaghetti tossed with fresh arugula, whose peppery bite adds a bright, fresh contrast.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Fans can also choose from Ham on Ciabatta with Gruyère, arugula and honey-mustard or a Mediterranean Salad with falafel, romaine, roasted tomato, mixed olives, cucumber, red onion and balsamic dressing.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Start with a cheese or salumi board, then select a pasta dish—like pappardelle with bolognese beef and pork ragu with parmigiano—or a diavola pizza with pomodoro and calabrese salumi alongside andouille sausage, mozzarella, and arugula.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
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“Arugula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arugula. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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