Perhaps your recipe calls for watercress, and you are 1) all out of watercress at the moment, 2) unable to find any at the grocery store, or 3) just plain over it and happy to switch things up. Well, there are several of its yummy leafy brethren we can choose from. Whether you want that same earthy, peppery bite of watercress, its tender texture, or its versatility, options abound. From arugula to kale, are five of the heaviest hitters, in no particular order.

1. Arugula

One of the best things about my first trip to Germany, other than the painfully blunt charming people, was the fact that I learned they call arugula “rocket,” which they apparently picked up from the Brits. Of all these watercress substitutes, arugula does have the most interesting etymology and is probably the best all-around stand-in. It shares the peppery, tangy flavor of watercress, with maybe even a bit more bite. Both greens have a bitterness that is nonetheless tolerable and easy to cut, making either a distinctively flavorful addition to salads and sandwiches. You should use the same amount of arugula as you would watercress.

2. Radicchio

Radicchio might not be the first leafy veg people consider as a watercress replacement, but it could actually do quite nicely. It has a tougher texture that makes it great for soups, and it is a little heftier in terms of that bitter bite. Regarding texture, radicchio leaves are crunchier than arugula, and thus a little closer to watercress. And yes, radicchio has that gorgeous reddish-purple color, so your substitution will be a little more noticeable. But if that’s not an issue for you, and you don’t mind a curveball in the recipe, radicchio is fantastic. Use a little less radicchio than you would watercress.

3. Kale

Cruciferous kale is related to watercress, so if the family tree means anything to you, kale is a solid replacement. Beyond that, however, there are some meaningful similarities. Kale also has its own peppery kick, as well as a bitterness that works so well in salads. If watercress is your chosen green for smoothies, kale is a fabulous sub, though you’ll likely want to “massage” away some of the toughness before you blend. Be it in a salad, smoothie, or anything else, you can use the same amount of kale as you would watercress.

4. Dandelion Greens

Dandelion greens are a farmers’ market darling, yet somewhat harder to find outside the spring and summer months. But if you can get your hands on some, you will have a pleasantly robust replacement for watercress. These greens will not possess the same level of peppery tartness of watercress, but they have the earthy bitterness that make them perfect for instances where you need a replacement for a salad green. And you don’t need to overthink this one — you can use the exact same amount of dandelion greens as you would watercress.

5. Radish Sprouts

If your recipe really requires the spice of watercress to balance things out, radish sprouts are an excellent sub. They have a slightly more delicate leaf that is not as crunchy or tough as some of the other replacements. Nevertheless, much like radishes themselves, radish sprouts can pack a considerable punch, and they have a bitterness that is very akin to that of watercress. Give them an extra powerful scrub if you are going to have them in a salad or on a sandwich, as they get really gritty.