Recent restaurant outings have led one individual to conclude that winter salads are the best kind of salads. Featuring chicories in various hues, dressed with citrus, vinaigrettes, nuts, and other toppings, these salads are more interesting and flavorful than traditional options like Caesar or wedge salads. One standout winter salad is the confetti salad from Pitt’s in Red Hook, which combines endive with diced green apples, Cheddar, red onions, pickled peppers, and roasted peanuts for a satisfying crunch. Another recommended winter salad, found at Zimmi’s in the West Village, showcases a mix of citrus fruits like Cara Cara, blood orange, and Meyer lemon with olives, capers, and white balsamic vinegar. For those looking for a unique salad experience, Sunn’s in Dimes Square offers a hand salad featuring whipped silken tofu, Treviso leaves, Asian pear, persimmon, pickled radish, and lotus root, meant to be eaten with your hands.
In addition to highlighting the best winter salads in the city, the article also addresses a reader question about where to find good gluten-free sweet treats in New York City. Recommendations include Seven Grams Caffe for dark chocolate chip cookies and flourless brownie bites, as well as Postcard Bakery in the West Village for a variety of gluten-free and nut-free treats like raspberry mochi doughnuts and lemon buns. For more restaurant recommendations and food-related content, readers are encouraged to follow NYT Food on TikTok and NYT Cooking on various social media platforms.
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