Arugula is a bitter leafy green you'll find in many Mediterranean dishes. It’s a healthy base for salads, a delicious topper for pizza, or even a replacement for fresh herbs in a pesto or green dip.

Arugula, or rocket as it is called in Britain, was a popular aphrodisiac among the ancient Romans and ancient Egyptians. This mildly peppery green was quite often associated with Priapus, a minor ...