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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My favorite was the breakfast bowl (choice of meat, shredded hashbrowns, eggs, hollandaise sauce and arugula salad) and the hot cakes served with macerated blueberries and breakfast meat.
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Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Add the cooled orzo, the arugula, mint, peas, 6 tablespoons of the pistachios, ½ cup of the feta (if using) and the shallots.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Add parsley, arugula, olives, shallot, and sliced oranges; toss to coat.
—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
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Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Add the cooled orzo, the arugula, mint, peas, 6 tablespoons of the pistachios, ½ cup of the feta (if using) and the shallots.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Add parsley, arugula, olives, shallot, and sliced oranges; toss to coat.
—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
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“Arugula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arugula. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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