It goes by many names: Arugula, Rocket Salad, Roquette, Eruca sativa, but whatever you want to call it, it perks up salads no end and can even be strewn atop a pizza. We had devoted our half-barrels to chard and kale with great success, but the last couple of years velvety green worms got to them before we could. I thought maybe arugula would be too spicy for them, and I guess I was right. Nothing has interfered with this crop and now it is time to begin harvesting. My latest favorite dressing for these greens and a cubed avocado goes something like this: 6T mayo (Best Foods is best), 3 T rice vinegar, 2T orange juice, crushed garlic to taste. It can be a meal with some freshly toasted cashews strewn on top and some biscuits or cornbread on the side.
Don’t miss Wendy’s recipes that appear each Monday. I have found all sorts of imaginative ways to use the garden’s bounty by following her and the links I find there. Happy Grazing!
I’d like to get some barrels like that. I really enjoy arugula but haven’t tried growing it. Love the sound of that dressing. I’ll have to try that.
While I introduced my parents to the wonders of Arugula my dad quickly made it his own. I have given up trying to grow it and instead just look forward to a trip to Spokane in the spring. I will return with a couple of huge bags and dinner will be Arugula based for a week or more. With any luck I’ll also bring back a Strawberry Rhubarb pie…
I love arugula on pasta. It adds such a meaty-zesty taste. I haven’t grown any this year though but this post makes me sad that I haven’t.
Thank you for your comment on my blog. I’m sorry your son had a difficult run-in with Gary Gilmore. After reading about how he was brutalized by both parents, there’s no doubt in my mind that his rough childhood caused his violent behavior. So tragic.
Wendy~Best thing about the barrels is their perfect height for picking.
Loree~Your dad sounds like a peach!
Grace~Arugula pasta, here I come! Thanks for the tip.
Ooh, that dressing sounds delicious.
Heather~Really good on a salad of raw kale, too.