This Potato Chip Salad Is Taking Over New York City—Here’s How to Recreate It at Home

When you dine in or order delivery from a pizza parlor, you’re likely doing so for the pies. Whether it'sDetroit-style, grandma, deep-dish, New York-style, Neapolitan, or pan, chances are that the pizzas themselves are luring you in.

But at chef Wylie Dufresne’s New York City restaurant Stretch Pizza, the biggest buzz is about an often overlooked pizzeria offering—a salad. In fact, The New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells visited Stretch Pizza and wasn't necessarily expecting what he found. His headline? “Wylie Dufresne’s Pizzeria Has a Really Good Salad.” 

Wells' review included some critique of the joint's pizza, but the snacks and salad offered on Stretch's menu were up to par. On the plus side for the pizza, fan feedback is more positive. Plus, Ina Garten and Ree Drummond (along with a number of other accomplished chefs) approve wholeheartedly.

The Food Network stars chimed in on an Instagram post shared by Dufresne’s wife, Maile Carpenter. “Wylie, keep making those DELICIOUS pizzas—and everything else—it’s all SO GOOD,” says Garten. “And your restaurant is so much fun!”

“Stretch is #1 on my NYC restaurant list next time I’m there!!” adds Drummond. “I have followed Wylie’s pizza passion and it has been inspiring on so many levels!!! Wylie, save me a seat, the review makes me want to get there and try that potato chip salad even sooner!!!”

The pies, sides, and desserts (banana soft serve with peanut butter and babka crumbs, take me away!) look worth the trip. But just like Drummond, we’re most excited to chat about this potato chip salad.

To rewind a bit, let’s talk about Stretch’s co-founders. Wylie Dufresne, who you may know from his previous Michelin star-worthy molecular gastronomy at wd~50, teamed up with