11 min · ~11–13 oz
- Leafy green
- Low sugar
- In 2 recipes
Arugula
Arugula is a spicy leafy green that adds green body in cold-press bottles, with practical value for flavor, pairings, prep, and grocery planning.
Green · Spicy · Green-forward · Mineral variety
- Best for
- Green body
- Flavor
- Spicy green
- Sugar
- Low
- Yield
- Low
- Beginner
- Moderate
- Pairs with
- Cucumber, lemon
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In the press
How arugula acts in the juicer.
- Yield
- Low
- Arugula gives lighter yield, so use it for flavor and green character rather than bottle volume.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Feed arugula with cucumber, celery, apple, or citrus so small leaves do not sit alone in the press.
- Texture
- Light green
- Adds green body without making the bottle heavy when the amount stays modest.
- Foam
- Low-medium
- Usually manageable, but small greens can create flecks that settle after bottling.
- Watch for
- Wet or wilted leaves
- Use fresh, perky arugula and avoid sour, wet, or collapsed leaves.
- Best order
- Tucked between juicy produce
- Sandwich arugula between higher-yield pieces for better extraction.
Choose · store · prep
Get it ready before the press.
Choose
- Small, tender leaves with bright green color.
- Crisp stems.
- Avoid yellowed leaves or slimy patches.
Store
- Keep refrigerated with a dry towel to reduce excess moisture.
Prep
- Rinse well and use a small handful for a peppery green note.
- Baby arugula is milder than mature; both add peppery heat. A small handful goes a long way — over-pour and the juice tastes sharp.
Pairs with
Pair by flavor job, not guesswork.
Starter formulas
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Arugula Microgreen Pear Lemon
Green and spicy, ~11–13 oz.
Pearplus Cucumberplus Arugulaplus Arugula Microgreens
Cucumber Arugula Lemon
Green and refreshing, ~18–20 oz.
Cucumberplus Arugulaplus Pearplus Lemon
Swaps
Out of arugula? Swap it.
Arugula missingUse watercress. Watercress keeps the role close while shifting the flavor slightly.
Arugula missingUse spinach. Spinach keeps the role close while shifting the flavor slightly.
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Recipes with arugula
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