What is Rocket Salad Called in the US? Unpacking the Arugula vs. Rocket Debate
                                
                                
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                                Over the last two decades, the peppery green known as rocket in many parts of the world has seen a significant surge in popularity in the US. However, many Americans remain unfamiliar with the term "rocket salad," as this distinctive leafy green is known by a different name in the United States.