Spice Up Your Veggie Routine: 9 New Ways to Eat Arugula

Arugula's lobed leaves and spicy taste are as distinctive as its name. We've pulled together the best recipes to give this plucky green the spotlight it deserves. Click through for salads, seafood, pasta, quiche, and more.

In Season: The best flavor, peppery yet sweet, comes from plants grown rapidly in cool climates and harvested young. Arugula is an ideal early-spring and fall crop.

What to Look For: Arugula should be bright green and fresh looking.

How to Store: Wrap arugula tightly in a plastic bag and refrigerate for no more than two days.

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