Which Lettuce Is Peppery?

Arugula (a.k.a. rocket) has dark green leaves and a peppery flavor. The leaves can be long and spiked or shorter and more rounded, but they all share that dark green color. Wild-harvested arugula is the most pungent; look for it at farmers markets and local foods co-ops.

What salad green has a peppery taste?

ARUGULA : Taste Test : The peppery-flavored vegetable is largely considered a gourmet salad item. One grower is trying to get more people to sample it. Although a favorite salad ingredient in other parts of the world--particularly the Mediterranean--this bitter green has just recently gained local recognition.

Can lettuce be spicy?

This one might seem a little confusing, given all lettuces feature leaves, but leaf lettuce is known for its looser-packed leaves that come in a variety of red and green. In terms of flavor, they range from mild to spicy.