Save A festive winter salad featuring crisp greens, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy tortilla chips shaped like snowflakes, served with a bright homemade salsa.
This salad quickly became a holiday favorite in our family thanks to its crunchy texture and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- Snowflake Tortilla Chips: 4 large flour tortillas 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 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
- 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
- Dressing: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp honey Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chips:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Using snowflake-shaped cookie cutters cut out shapes from the flour tortillas Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt Arrange the tortilla snowflakes on a baking sheet in a single layer Bake for 8–10 minutes flipping halfway until golden and crisp Let cool
- Make 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
- Prepare 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
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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
Save Serve immediately for best texture and flavor enjoy the festive feel this salad brings to your table
Recipe Q&A
- → How do you make the snowflake tortilla chips?
Cut flour tortillas into snowflake shapes using cookie cutters, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake at 375°F until golden and crisp.
- → What ingredients add texture to the salad?
Pomegranate seeds provide juicy bursts, crumbled feta adds creaminess, and toasted pecans or walnuts offer a crunchy contrast.
- → Can the chips be made gluten-free?
Yes, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free alternatives and follow the same cutting and baking method for crisp chips.
- → What flavors balance the salad dressing?
The dressing blends olive oil, white wine vinegar, and honey with salt and pepper for a subtly sweet and tangy finish that harmonizes with the salad components.
- → Are there suggestions for serving?
Arrange the tortilla chips atop or alongside the salad and serve with a generous spoonful of fresh salsa for added zest and texture.