Via Carota’s Insalata Verde – The New York Times
new video loaded: Via Carota’s Insalata Verde
transcript
Back
transcript
Via Carota’s Insalata Verde
At Via Carota in Manhattan’s West Village, the menu description for insalata verde does little to give away any details about what makes it so unbelievably, mouth-smackingly perfect. In truth, all the secrets of this otherworldly salad lay in the graceful, unlikely application of a flavorless one: water.
At Via Carota, the menu description for Insalata Verde does little to give away any details about what makes it so unbelievably, mouth-smackingly perfect. First, the five carefully chosen types of lettuce are all triple-washed. Next, the minced shallots are given a quick rinse under cold water to prevent them from becoming too acidic. And finally, and perhaps most surprising, a spoonful of warm water to the vinaigrette. Gently pile a generous handful of greens, then sprinkle with salt, pepper and a generous drizzle of dressing, repeating until you have a glorious, gravity-defying mound of salad.
At Via Carota in Manhattan’s West Village, the menu description for insalata verde does little to give away any details about what makes it so unbelievably, mouth-smackingly perfect. In truth, all the secrets of this otherworldly salad lay in the graceful, unlikely application of a flavorless one: water.
May 19, 2026
