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Arugula, Wild

Wild Arugula
Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Wild Arugula is grown year-round by only the best growers in the US—and is always backed by Markon’s comprehensive 5-Star Food Safety® Program. Its unique flavor profile makes it a chef’s secret weapon, especially in green salads and pasta recipes. Look for it packed in our eco-friendly recyclable, wax- and staple-free cartons.
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Product Details

Shelf Life:
Best If Used By date.
Ethylene Producing:
No
Ethylene Sensitive:
Yes
Kosher:
Yes

Available Offerings from Markon for Arugula, Wild

Description Net Weight Pack GTIN UPC
Arugula, Wild 4 pounds or 1.8 kilograms 2/2# 1 06 11628 91386 2 6 11628 91386 5

Storage Tips:

Refrigerate immediately--never break the cold chain; rotate on the FIFO basis.

Handling Tips:

Reseal unused portion in original bag. This product is table ready and does not need to be rinsed.

General Usage Ideas

  • Use this versatile leafy green as an herb to give appetizers and soups complexity; great on crostini, in dumplings, quiches, and spring rolls.
  • Pair the zesty flavor of RSS Wild Arugula with sweeter lettuces like green leaf and romaine or fruits such as apples, pears, and figs. It also pairs quite well with salty hams, toasted nuts, and roasted vegetables such as beets, carrots, and winter squashes.
  • RSS Wild Arugula is no stranger to entrées—use in pesto and pasta dishes, on pizzas, in sandwiches, and on burgers.

Fall / Winter Usage Ideas:

  • Line meatloaf sandwiches with RSS Wild Arugula, roasted MFC Tomatoes, and roasted red pepper aioli.
  • Serve a hearty salad of RSS Wild Arugula, roasted butternut squash cubes, brown lentils, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
  • Toss cooked penne pasta with roasted MFC Eggplant, chopped RSS wild Arugula, confit of RSS Peeled Garlic, and smoked mozzarella.

Spring / Summer Usage Ideas:

  • Toss RSS Wild Arugula with chopped squid, cooked cannellini beans, chopped hearts of palm, and cherry tomatoes; serve with creamy lemon dressing.
  • Arrange watermelon chunks and RSS Wild Arugula in the center of a salad plate; top with crumbled goat cheese, minced MFC Red Onions, and cubed mango; drizzle with a thick balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Serve open-faced BLTs with applewood bacon, RSS Wild Arugula, and purple heirloom tomatoes; top with a fried egg.

Did You Know?

Herbs are one of the oldest agricultural products. Egyptian records from as early as 2800 B.C. mention their role in food, medicine, cosmetics, perfumes, dyes and magic.

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