Take Arugula Beyond Salad

Photo by Roland Bello1/10Arugula and Fava-Bean Crostini
The salty, nutty flavor of Pecorino Toscanoa is a natural complement to spicy arugula, like the salt and pepper to these savory young toasts with fava beans.
Photo by Romulo Yanes2/10Arugula and Fontina Frittata
Fontina cheese oozes out of this spring-forward arugula frittata.
Photo by Romulo Yanes3/10Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Arugula
Besides providing some extra bite in creamy dishes, arugula is great for giving pasta a wallop of color. This penne dish relies on spicy arugula and savory sun-dried tomatoes for its punch.
Photo by Hirsheimer & Hamilton4/10Arugula Salsa Verde
Your steak called. It wants more of this arugula salsa verde. Using mature arugula leaves instead of the baby variety will make for a more peppery salsa. For a nice variation, try it with fresh basil and/or parsley.
Photo by Romulo Yanes5/10Arugula and Ricotta Calzones
The weeknight route to this arugula-packed pizza calzone: use pre-prepared dough.
Laurie Smith6/10Farmstand Tomato Soup with Arugula Pesto
How to make tomato soup for warm weather: Use fresh tomatoes, serve cold with a nip of vodka, and top with a swirl of arugula pesto.
Photo by Vang Mikkel7/10Three-Cheese Pizza with Onion, Sage, and Arugula
In this flavor-packed three-cheese pizza, arugula is the peppery counterpart to Parmigiano-Reggiano's salty flavor-enhancing quality. Use Fontina for its melting quality and nutty flavor, and Gorgonzola for its biting blue punch.
Photo by Craig Cutler8/10Grilled Cheese and Short Rib Sandwiches with Pickled Caramelized Onions and Arugula
How to keep leftover short ribs tasting fresh: add a peppery arugula kick.
Craig Cutler9/10Flatbread with Arugula, Asparagus, and Fried Eggs
This is spring on a pizza. The light arugula and fried egg would make this a great contender for a spring brunch party.
Marcus Nilsson10/10Grilled Sausage and Fig Pizza with Goat Cheese
Forget about the oven: This pizza with figs and arugula was meant for grilling.

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