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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Chickpeas, sesame seeds, and dark green vegetables, such as kale, arugula, and broccoli, are good sources of calcium.
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Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
This salad doubles up on greens—with broccoli and baby arugula—and it's all brought together with a bright and briny lemon-honey dressing.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Spicy arugula instead of the usual L in a BLT was a nice upgrade.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
The Bolognese uses Peads & Barnetts beef and pork; sandwiches might be stuffed with carrots and arugula with stracciatella, or porchetta with sweet peaches.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
This salad doubles up on greens—with broccoli and baby arugula—and it's all brought together with a bright and briny lemon-honey dressing.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Spicy arugula instead of the usual L in a BLT was a nice upgrade.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
The Bolognese uses Peads & Barnetts beef and pork; sandwiches might be stuffed with carrots and arugula with stracciatella, or porchetta with sweet peaches.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Arugula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arugula. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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