Pin It A festive winter salad featuring crisp greens, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy tortilla chips shaped like snowflakes, served with a bright homemade salsa.
This recipe brings a colorful and crisp feeling to the winter season. I love how the snowflake chips add a festive touch that my family always enjoys.
Ingredients
- For the Snowflake Tortilla Chips: 4 large flour tortillas, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt
- For the Salsa: 3 medium ripe tomatoes diced, 1/2 small red onion finely chopped, 1 small jalapeño seeded and minced, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, Juice of 1 lime, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the Winter Salad: 4 cups mixed winter greens (e.g., kale, baby spinach, arugula), 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts roughly chopped
- For the Dressing: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut Tortilla Chips:
- Using snowflake-shaped cookie cutters, cut out shapes from the flour tortillas. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake Chips:
- Arrange the tortilla snowflakes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes flipping halfway until golden and crisp. Let cool.
- Prepare Salsa:
- In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes red onion jalapeño cilantro lime juice salt and black pepper. Stir well and set aside for flavors to meld.
- Toss Salad:
- In a large bowl gently toss winter greens sliced radishes pomegranate seeds feta cheese and toasted nuts.
- Make Dressing:
- Whisk together olive oil white wine vinegar honey salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
- Serve:
- Divide salad among plates. Arrange snowflake tortilla chips on top or on the side. Serve with a generous spoonful of salsa.
Pin It My family looks forward to this salad every winter holiday because of its festive presentation and refreshing taste.
Required Tools
Snowflake-shaped cookie cutters Baking sheet Mixing bowls Whisk Salad tongs
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (tortillas) milk (feta cheese) tree nuts (pecans walnuts) Check all packaged ingredient labels for allergens if unsure.
Nutritional Information
Calories 310 Total fat 17 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 8 g per serving
Pin It This salad is perfect as a light but festive dish to brighten up any winter meal.
Recipe FAQs
- → How can I make the tortilla chips crispy?
Brush both sides of the cut tortillas with olive oil and bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- → What greens work best for this salad?
Mixed winter greens like kale, baby spinach, and arugula offer a fresh, robust base that complements the crunch and flavors.
- → Can I adjust the salsa heat level?
Yes, reduce or omit jalapeño seeds to lower heat, or add more for extra spice.
- → What nuts are recommended for topping?
Toasted pecans or walnuts add a pleasant crunch and depth to the salad’s texture and flavor.
- → How to keep the tortilla chips from getting soggy?
Serve the chips separately or add just before eating to maintain their crispness.