How to Use arugula in a Sentence

arugula

noun
  • Take it out and add some arugula and a dash of olive oil and you’re set.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Not a fan of turkey or arugula?
    — Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Mound the arugula on plates and top with the sweet potatoes and onions.
    — Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 4 Nov. 2019
  • Spoon the onion and mushroom over the steak and add the arugula on top.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
  • Remove from heat and stir in the arugula, and the lemon or lime juice.
    — Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023
  • To serve, top fritters with arugula and guac and serve while still warm.
    — Gretchen McKay, charlotteobserver, 2 Oct. 2017
  • Add spinach, arugula, and croutons; toss to coat.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Her plate may feature eggs or salmon, and her greens, arugula or spinach.
    — David Oliver, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Divide the arugula over the naan.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Bright, green flavors of spring, with that near-spicy bite of arugula.
    — Catherine Urban, Bon Appetit, 1 June 2018
  • Pour any juices from the cutting board over it, then pile the arugula on top.
    — Kathleen Purvis, charlotteobserver, 23 May 2017
  • Place 1 cup arugula leaves each on two dinner plates.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • Topped with peppery arugula, cilantro, red onions and jalapeños.
    — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Layer arugula over, then top with sliced pork, basil, chives, and a squeeze of lemon.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit, 26 June 2017
  • The arugula gets added to the pan for a minute until just wilted.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Bases include arugula, kale, spinach, spring mix, herbed quinoa, white or wild rice.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Transfer the sauce to a large serving bowl and add the arugula.
    — Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2021
  • For an extra touch, top with a few leaves of peppery arugula.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Cook 9 minutes add arugula and drain.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
  • Let the arugula lightly pull vinaigrette off the sides of the bowl.
    — Sarah Fritsche, SFChronicle.com, 3 July 2018
  • All are a good match for the dark leafy Swiss chard and the peppery arugula.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Spinach can be added to the spaghetti instead of arugula.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
  • If eating more greens is on your agenda for the new year, toss in some arugula.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Toss with mixed greens, arugula, or spinach for a simple salad.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Serve with a side of mashed potatoes, green beans, or an arugula salad.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Add the basil and arugula and pulse until minced, scraping down the side of the bowl.
    — SI.com, 29 Jan. 2018
  • Add the arugula, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste, and toss to coat.
    — Adam Ried, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Once the danger of frost has passed, sow greens like arugula, mache, and mizuna.
    — Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 16 Mar. 2020
  • Place the arugula in a very large bowl, ideally one that could hold twice as many leaves.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022

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