Definition

Noun: * A leafy green vegetable: "Rocket salad" refers to a specific type of edible plant, Eruca vesicaria sativa, known for its pungent, peppery, and slightly nutty flavor. It is characterized by its long, lobed leaves and is commonly used raw in salads, as a garnish, or as a pizza topping after baking. It is also widely known by the names arugula (especially in North America) and roquette.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I added some fresh rocket salad to my sandwich for a spicy kick.
  • The simplest summer salad is just tomatoes, mozzarella, and rocket salad with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • For a quick side, toss the rocket salad with lemon juice and Parmesan shavings.

Advanced Usage

• As an uncountable noun: "Rocket salad" is typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to the food substance.
  • This pizza needs more rocket salad on top.
• Referring to the plant: It can be used countably when referring to the plant itself or a specific variety.
  • Several types of rocket salad are available at the farmers' market.

Variants and Related Words

• Arugula (n): The most common synonym in American English.
• Roquette (n): Another common name, from the French.
• Eruca (n): The botanical genus name.
• Salad rocket (n): An alternative phrasing with the same meaning.
• Wild rocket (n): Refers to , a related species with a more intense, pungent flavor.

Synonyms

• Arugula
• Roquette
• Garden rocket
• Colewort

Related Phrases

• Rocket pesto: A sauce made from blended rocket leaves, similar to basil pesto.
  • We served pasta with a homemade rocket pesto.
• Baby rocket: Refers to the young, tender leaves of the plant, which are milder in flavor.
  • The baby rocket is perfect for delicate salads.

Noun

1. erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender