arugula substitute
in salad.

Arugula gives salad a bold, peppery flavor that stands up to strong dressings and rich cheeses. The substitute needs similar bite.

top substitutes

01

Watercress

10.0best for salad
1 cup : 1 cup

Nearly identical peppery bite; use stems and all, slightly milder so add a pinch more for salads

02

Spinach

10.0best for salad
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder but works in salads and cooked

03

Mustard Greens

10.0best for salad
1 cup : 1 cup

Spicy kick, use young tender leaves

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04

Radicchio

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Bitter and peppery, shred thinly

05

Dandelion Greens

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Bitter and peppery; young leaves are milder

06

Endive

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Crisp and slightly bitter; great in salads

07

Escarole

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder bitterness; use inner pale leaves raw

08

Kale

10.0
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Baby kale only; massage with oil for salads

09

Turnip Greens

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery raw; wilts quickly when cooked

10

Basil

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery, use fresh in pestos and salads

11

Cilantro

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Bright citrus-herbal flavor; use in Asian and Latin dishes where arugula's peppery bite fits less

12

Lettuce

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery kick, mix with milder greens

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