Starter of avocado, bergamot perhaps, potato twirls, rocket (7)

I believe the answer is:
arugula
'rocket' is the definition.
(synonyms)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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