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Vegetables ingredient guide
Arugula Lettuce Recipes
Arugula lettuce is a tender leafy green known for its bold, peppery bite and fresh, slightly nutty flavor. It is especially popular in quick recipes where greens are added raw or lightly wilted, such as salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, pastas, and grain bowls.
Baby arugula has a milder taste and delicate texture, making it ideal for everyday salads and garnishes. Mature arugula is sharper and more robust, which works well with rich ingredients like cheese, eggs, roasted vegetables, steak, chicken, and creamy dressings.
Because arugula wilts quickly, it is best added near the end of cooking or used fresh for contrast. Toss it into warm pasta, pile it onto pizza after baking, fold it into omelets, or use it as a flavorful base for lemony salads and Mediterranean-inspired recipes.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories17.1 kcal
Protein0.7g
Fat0.1g
Carbs3.4g
Sugar0.8g
Fiber1.3g
Sodium16.1mg
Gluten-freeyes
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Arugula Lettuce in recipes
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Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Arugula Lettuce
Top published DandyRecipes posts that use this ingredient or one of its internal variants.
5 min
Spicy Thai Chili Shrimp with Sesame Cabbage and Arugula Salad
Sweet and spicy Thai chili shrimp served over a crunchy sesame cabbage and arugula salad, topped with candied...
5 min
Spicy Thai Shrimp with Sesame Cabbage Salad and Candied Peanuts
Sweet and spicy Thai chili shrimp served over a refreshing sesame cabbage and arugula salad, topped with crunchy...
10 min
Caramelized Peach and Bacon Burger with Roasted Carrot Arugula Salad
Juicy beef patty topped with smoky bacon, caramelized peaches and melted Gouda on a toasted brioche bun, served...
5 min
Seared Bavette Steak with Burrata, Arugula, and Charred Pea Salad
A show-stopping steak dinner featuring tender bavette steak, creamy burrata, peppery arugula, charred peas and a tangy Dijon-peach...
10 min
Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Arugula Apple Salad
Classic chicken salad gets a tangy twist with dried cranberries and Dijon mustard, served on toasted ciabatta with...
Ingredient FAQ
Arugula Lettuce recipe questions
What can I cook with Arugula Lettuce?
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How many DandyRecipes use Arugula Lettuce?
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Can I filter Arugula Lettuce recipes by cooking time?
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