29 Arugula Recipes for Your Peppery Green Era

Salads might come to mind first if you’re thinking about arugula recipes, but your (and our) favorite peppery greens can do so much more. We rounded up a few go-to dishes below, and while you’ll find lots of arugula salad recipes, there are also arugula pasta dishes, pizzas, sandwiches, flavor-packed condiments, and even cocktails.

A few key things to keep in mind when working with arugula, or rocket, as the English say: You want to choose a bright, fresh-looking bunch with a clean scent and no signs of wilting. Arugula is quite perishable, so don’t rinse it until use, and store it tightly wrapped in a plastic bag (or silicone container) in the refrigerator for up to two days. Pre-washed, boxed or bagged arugula is also available at most supermarkets these days.

Prefer a peppery flavor with a little less edge? Try this crunchy, cilantro-heavy salad. But for those of us who are very much in the leafy-green-with-extra-bite camp, find 29 of our favorite arugula recipes below.