I LOVE arugula. In fact, I think it deserves a place as one of the top salad greens. OF ALL TIME. A little arugula adds a whole lot of taste, something you can’t say about just any leafy lettuce. And while arugula is nice in salads, it’s even better on pizza!
In DC, one of my favorite pizza spots, 2 Amys, makes a delicious pizza topped in arugula. For some reason, I never tried to recreate this myself but the end result was amazing! Sunday night was relaxation with Rachel, which means lots of DVR and personal pizzas. I topped mine with a little sauce, tons of spinach, mushrooms, rosemary, goat cheese and covered the whole thing in those peppery leaves. If you’re a fan of arugula (and pizza, but of course that’s a no brainer), you will LOVE this pie!
Arugula also adds a nice little bite to sandwiches. Today at work, while the other girls were stuck with Subway, I resurrected my Perfect 10 bagels and topped one with eggplant hummus, Dr. P’s Tex Mex veggie burger, roasted eggplant and arugula. The flavor combo was awesome!
This sammie was so stuffed with filling foods that I almost couldn’t finish it. Almost.
Tomorrow is lining up to be a pretty good food day too, thanks to a breakfast meeting at Shutters, which hopefully means I can enjoy another Bull’s Eye! Cross your fingers that I will be kicking off the day with this lovely dish…
Maybe posting about it here the night before will guarantee I get to eat it 
And if you haven’t already added arugula to your shopping list, get on it! A huge bag is super cheap at Trader Joe’s. I’m already thinking about what else this would complement…soup? Pasta? I smell yummy experiments in the very near future!
October 21, 2009 at 10:34 am
I can’t believe there is a food you like that I don’t like! Arugula is just TOO flavorful for me. I can choke it down, but I never enjoy it. The bagel does look good, though!
October 21, 2009 at 11:15 am
Great idea recreating the pizza at home! Glad it turned out well!
October 21, 2009 at 11:59 am
I’m with Lara – arugula just has too much of a bite! I don’t mind when it’s mixed in with greens and I can barely notice it. But otherwise, I can usually do without. Although, I am curious how it tastes on pizza – pizza can make anything taste good!
October 21, 2009 at 5:39 pm
I’m with Lara. Arugula has too strong of a taste for me. It’s okay mixed with other things but as the star of the show it’s too much!
October 21, 2009 at 7:24 pm
I ♥ arugula on pizza. I don’t like it in salad, but on pizza. nom nom nom.
October 22, 2009 at 1:49 am
all your food looks great! i love arugula too.
October 22, 2009 at 1:55 am
I think I’ve only ever had arugula mixed with other greens…but never on its own. Now I’m intrigued…
I tried to make a “salad” pizza recently, but it was a fail. Maybe the arugula would work better like what you made! Oh and that last dish looks so frickin yum!
October 23, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I’m a sucker for all things pizza. Never seen one with arugala on it, but I’d give it a try!
October 24, 2009 at 7:37 am
that pizza looks good!
October 24, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Dr. P makes the best veggie burgers ever!!!
mm and that pizza looks fantastic!
October 24, 2009 at 11:10 pm
I love arugala, just never think to buy it! thanks!
And fingers crossed you got that breakfast!
October 25, 2009 at 12:17 am
I’m pretty sure I’ve never tried arugula. Or even thought about it. NOW I’m thinking about it though! Looks great on that big toasty tasty pizza there
October 25, 2009 at 12:41 am
i do love arugula. it makes me feel very fancy.
October 25, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Arugula is divine, although a lot of people actually don’t like it, my mom being one of them. Crazy mom!
And that bagel sammy looks great-I always make egg, ham n cheese bagels to take for lunches n such.
October 27, 2009 at 3:10 pm
YUM!!! I love arugula, especially wilted arugula! That pizza sounds amazing…especially with the goat cheese and rosemary! Totally going on my must make list
October 29, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Yum! looks so great! i seriously love all your food and your blog. You are adorable!!