Arugula has become something of a rock star in the world of salad and like all good rock stars, it has surrounded itself with controversy to create mystique and keep the publicity coming.
In 2006, arugula became a symbol for the entire foodie movement with the publication of David Kamp’s book, “The United States of Arugula: How we became a gourmet nation.” In his book, Kamp explores how we evolved to a society where balsamic vinegar, pasta, free-range chicken, extra virgin olive oil and of course, arugula, have become mainstream terms.
. It looks like a baby lettuce and is often compared to watercress, but its little known secret is that it is a member of the cruciferous family and related to broccoli and cauliflower. Diana Taliun/iStock
