How to Use arugula in a Sentence

arugula

noun
  • Dress the arugula in a bowl with 1 ounce olive oil, the juice of half a lemon and salt.
    Nicole Sours Larson, sandiegouniontribune.com, 9 July 2018
  • Mound the arugula on plates and top with the sweet potatoes and onions.
    Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 4 Nov. 2019
  • Remove from heat and stir in the arugula, and the lemon or lime juice.
    Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Place the slices on top of the potatoes, add Romesco, and a few leaves of arugula.
    Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 5 Mar. 2018
  • All are a good match for the dark leafy Swiss chard and the peppery arugula.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Add the basil and arugula and pulse until minced, scraping down the side of the bowl.
    SI.com, 29 Jan. 2018
  • Let the arugula lightly pull vinaigrette off the sides of the bowl.
    Sarah Fritsche, SFChronicle.com, 3 July 2018
  • Or, spoon the beans on a warm plate, and top with the crisped sausages and a pile of baby arugula.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Transfer the sauce to a large serving bowl and add the arugula.
    Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Place the arugula and/or spinach in a large salad bowl.
    The Washington Post, OregonLive.com, 22 May 2018
  • The arugula gets added to the pan for a minute until just wilted.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Add the arugula, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste, and toss to coat.
    Adam Ried, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2018
  • To serve, top fritters with arugula and guac and serve while still warm.
    Gretchen McKay, charlotteobserver, 2 Oct. 2017
  • It’s topped with melty Swiss cheese, a pile of peppery arugula and rich, caramelized onions.
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
  • Bright, green flavors of spring, with that near-spicy bite of arugula.
    Catherine Urban, Bon Appetit, 1 June 2018
  • Layer arugula over, then top with sliced pork, basil, chives, and a squeeze of lemon.
    Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit, 26 June 2017
  • Any type of salad greens can be used instead of the arugula.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 22 Oct. 2020
  • Add the arugula and toss until just starting to wilt, about 1 minute.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Once the danger of frost has passed, sow greens like arugula, mache, and mizuna.
    Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 16 Mar. 2020
  • To dress the arugula, a bit of the brine from the jarred artichoke hearts that are also featured.
    Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Stir in the tomatoes and a handful of fresh arugula and basil, then toss with Parmesan.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2018
  • Once the focaccia is sliced and smeared with aioli, the fennel and arugula mix is added.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Add the arugula and herbs to a large bowl along with scoops of avocado.
    Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Add a third of the arugula to boiling water and blanch 10 seconds.
    Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2020
  • Place beets in the same bowl used for the arugula, then add remaining dressing and toss to coat.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Place the arugula in a very large bowl, ideally one that could hold twice as many leaves.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022
  • If eating more greens is on your agenda for the new year, toss in some arugula.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 5 Jan. 2023
  • This salad features a hearty mix of green beans and arugula.
    Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2023
  • Place arugula in a large bowl and sprinkle with pecans, blueberries and peppers.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2024
  • Syrupy honey, peppery arugula, and smoky-crisp bacon are the perfect sweet and savory finishing flourishes.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024

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