Definition
arugula
noun
- a leafy green plant with a peppery taste, used in salads and cooking
Usage: also called rocket
Examples
- The salad contained fresh arugula, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
- Arugula has a distinctive peppery flavor that adds bite to dishes.
- She tossed the arugula with olive oil and lemon juice.
- The pizza was topped with arugula and prosciutto.
- Wild arugula tends to be more bitter than the cultivated variety.
- Add the arugula to the pasta just before serving so it doesn’t wilt.