ARUGULA
VARIETY:
Astro
STORAGE:
Ideal temp: 35℉
Store in a sealed plastic bag in your fridge. If the leaves have wilted, dunk them in cold water to re-hydrate, dry lightly and place them back in a plastic bag in the fridge. Storage life: 10-12 days.
USES:
Pesto
Raw on top of pizza
In cold/grilled sandwiches
Wilted/raw in pasta or egg dishes
Raw with tomato, Mozzarella and olive oil
Salad with roasted beets, and nuts/seeds
PAIRS WELL WITH:
Lemon/citrus, hard cheese (Parmasean, Manchego), soft cheese (Chevre, Ricotta, Mozzarella) anchovy, grilled fish, tuna, pork, cured pork (bacon, prosciutto), chicken, eggs, pasta dishes, rice, grits, tomato, radish, potatoes, sweet corn, beets, other greens, peas, shallots, garlic, walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, toasted seeds (pumpkin, sunflower), capers, olives, olive oil.