Rocket lettuce is eaten raw in salads with oil and vinegar or as a garnish as well as cooked as a leafy green  vegetable. It is rich in vitamin C and potassium. It is also used raw with pasta or meats. Raw rocket is often added to pizzas just before the baking period ends or immediately afterwards so that it will not wilt in the heat.

• Rocket is an excellent source of vitamin A.
• It has many vital phytochemicals, anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals that can immensely benefit health.
• Salad rocket is one of the excellent vegetable sources for vitamin-K 100 gms provides about 90% of recommended intake. Vitamin K has potential role bone health by promoting osteotrophic (bone formation and strengthening) activity.
• rocket leaves contain good levels of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful, natural anti-oxidant. Foods rich in this vitamin help the body protect from scurvy disease

• Young tender rocket leaves are favored in salads, sandwiches and burgers.
• Fresh greens are used in soups, stews, juices and cooked as a vegetable.
• Prepare Italian style arugula pasta with addition of goat cheese.
• Enjoy garlic toasts dipped in leek-arugula vichyssoise