Rocket recipes
This peppery leaf is also known as arugula, particularly in the US. It’s a dark green salad vegetable, popular in Mediterranean countries. The leaves have a slightly bitter, peppery flavour and are gathered when they’re young. Rocket is a rich source of iron as well as vitamins A and C. Try our recipes for rocket in salad, wraps and pancakes.
Salty feta combines brilliantly with bitter leaves and fresh, slighly sour, pomegranate. A feta and pomegranate salad to impress.
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Buyer's guide
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ-grown rocket leaves are often speckled with small holes, but these taste just as good as unblemished leaves, so don't despair.
Preparation
Rocket makes a delicious addition to salads but can also be used to make soups and to replace basil in pesto. A bed of rocket is a good base on which to serve grilled poultry or fish.
