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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Foods like Kale, cabbage, and arugula are also great sources of chlorophyll, which is a natural compound that is known for its detox properties and ability to enhance liver function.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Sweet, juicy tomatoes meet buttery avocado, peppery arugula, and a zingy lemon vinaigrette in this refreshingly easy summer salad recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
Peppery arugula doesn’t transplant well, so sowing seeds directly into the soil is the way to go.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
Assemble the salad: Combine the arugula and radicchio in a large, wide serving bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Sweet, juicy tomatoes meet buttery avocado, peppery arugula, and a zingy lemon vinaigrette in this refreshingly easy summer salad recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
Peppery arugula doesn’t transplant well, so sowing seeds directly into the soil is the way to go.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
Assemble the salad: Combine the arugula and radicchio in a large, wide serving bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
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“Arugula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arugula. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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