Save to Pinterest A festive winter salad featuring crisp greens, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy tortilla chips shaped like snowflakes, served with a bright homemade salsa.
This salad has become a holiday favorite in my family, bringing a colorful and crunchy element to our seasonal meals.
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 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.
- Assemble Salad:
- In a large bowl gently toss winter greens sliced radishes pomegranate seeds feta cheese and toasted nuts.
- Prepare 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.
Save to Pinterest This dish always sparks joy when shared with family around the holidays bringing warmth and cheer.
Required Tools
Snowflake-shaped cookie cutters Baking sheet Mixing bowls Whisk Salad tongs
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (tortillas) Milk (feta cheese) Tree Nuts (pecans or walnuts) Check all packaged ingredient labels for allergens if unsure.
Nutritional Information
Per serving Calories 310 Total Fat 17 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 8 g
Save to Pinterest This winter salad is perfect for festive gatherings and can be customized to suit your dietary needs and preferences.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How do you make the snowflake tortilla chips?
Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut flour tortillas, brush both sides with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until crisp and golden.
- → What greens are best for this winter salad?
A mix of kale, baby spinach, and arugula adds a variety of textures and flavors suitable for this salad.
- → Can the tortilla chips be made gluten-free?
Yes, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas and follow the same cutting and baking process.
- → What gives the salsa its fresh flavor?
The combination of ripe tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and lime juice creates a bright and flavorful salsa.
- → How is the salad dressing prepared?
Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to create a light, sweet, and tangy dressing that complements the salad ingredients.
- → Can this salad be made heartier?
Adding grilled chicken or shrimp boosts protein and turns the salad into a more filling meal.