Food

[nohorn]

When I visited Germany (Stutgart area) we were often served a green salad, The salad was something that had tiny leaves, a slightly peppery taste I would like to know the name of that particular greenery to possibly grow it here in USA

[Rosetta]

Also known as

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/arugula.htm

[Squitty]

Mustard cress has smaller leaves than rocket & tastes similar

[Clanad]

Problem is, in A... at least here in the U.S., Arugula is uncommon, especailly in restaurants. Having some friends that own and operate an upscale restaurant here, I find that they do good salads but Aurugula is rare.

It's an acquired taste and many people find it bitter. Usually, the smaller leaves are incorporated into other greens, especially Romaine. It's only after becoming a fan of the small leafed green that the peppery flavor comes through. Having grown some my self, I find that it beomces noticeably more peppery ifnot grown in the spring during cool months. it doesn't like dry conditions or hot sun...

[Clanad]

Ooops, sorry for attributing the question to In a Pickle, nohorn ( I read his link at had a fixation on his name)...

[nohorn]

Here I am again,could it have been watercress, or corn plant , or for that manner chickweed? As I remember it did not have elongated leaves like in the photo you'all graciously provided. As I remember it had leaves similar to clover. Would any of those I mentioned ever served as a common salad. I have seen photos of those and thought it was a possibility.

[nohorn]

Oh here I am again, I will look up what mustard cress looks like , that might very well be it. Thanks everyone, I learn so much ! Nohorn

[gredosman59]

watercress

[terambulan]

watercrees grow in fresh water streams

http://www.overthegardengate.net/garden/herbs/ watercress.asp