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rucola

rocket (arugula)

The bright, peppery leaf, great in salads, and on pizzas, too, added just before the end of baking. A popular antipasto combines rocket with bresaola and parmigiano cheese.

ruchetta is wild rocket with longer leaves and a stronger taste.

Vegetables

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

Image by Mike Linksvayer