Of all these watercress substitutes, arugula does have the most interesting etymology and is probably the best all-around stand-in. It shares the peppery, tangy flavor of watercress, with maybe ...

Don't get it twisted—there are plenty of arugula salad recipes on this list, like Ree's strawberry arugula salad and arugula and three-pea salad. But there are also sandwiches, sides ...