Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for baby arugula
Best swap for baby arugula: Arugula, mature leaves; slightly more peppery - tear large leaves.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Baby Arugula?
The best swap for Baby Arugula is Arugula, mature leaves; slightly more peppery - tear large leaves. Another option is Watercress, 1:1; similar peppery bite, tender stems. The table below also lists Baby Spinach and Mixed Spring Greens, 4 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Arugula | mature leaves; slightly more peppery - tear large leaves How to use it: Use the same weight. |
| Watercress | 1:1; similar peppery bite, tender stems |
| Baby spinach | 1:1; milder, no peppery bite |
| Mixed spring greens | 1:1; milder overall |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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