Winter Salad Tortilla Chips

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This vibrant winter salad combines a mix of kale, spinach, and arugula with crunchy snowflake-shaped tortilla chips. Pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta add bursts of flavor and texture, while toasted pecans offer a satisfying crunch. The bright homemade salsa of tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, and lime juice brings lively zest to the dish. A honey and white wine vinegar dressing ties all components together for a fresh and festive starter perfect for cooler months.

Updated on Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:18:00 GMT
A vibrant Winter Salad with snowflake tortilla chips, featuring fresh salsa, and crunchy textures. Save
A vibrant Winter Salad with snowflake tortilla chips, featuring fresh salsa, and crunchy textures. | sugarprairie.com

A festive winter salad featuring crisp greens, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy tortilla chips shaped like snowflakes, served with a bright homemade salsa.

This salad always brings a festive touch to our holiday table and everyone loves the crunchy tortilla chips shaped like snowflakes.

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

Preheat oven:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut tortilla shapes:
Using snowflake-shaped cookie cutters, cut out shapes from the flour tortillas Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake tortilla 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.
Toss 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.
Crisp greens and ruby pomegranate seeds star in this Winter Salad, served with festive snowflake chips. Save
Crisp greens and ruby pomegranate seeds star in this Winter Salad, served with festive snowflake chips. | sugarprairie.com

Sharing this winter salad during holiday gatherings has created many joyful family moments filled with laughter and delicious food.

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

This delicious Winter Salad has colorful vegetables, creamy feta, and snowflake-shaped tortilla chips for a unique touch. Save
This delicious Winter Salad has colorful vegetables, creamy feta, and snowflake-shaped tortilla chips for a unique touch. | sugarprairie.com

This winter salad is a perfect mix of textures and tastes that brightens up any meal effortlessly.

Kitchen Help

How do I make the tortilla chips snowflake-shaped?

Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut shapes from large flour tortillas before baking for crisp, festive chips.

Can I make the chips gluten-free?

Yes, substitute regular flour tortillas with gluten-free versions and follow the same cutting and baking steps.

What greens work best for this salad?

Mixed winter greens like kale, baby spinach, and arugula provide a nice balance of flavors and textures.

How should the salsa be prepared?

Combine diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let the flavors meld before serving.

Can I add protein to this dish?

Grilled chicken or shrimp can be added for a heartier option without overpowering the fresh flavors.

Winter Salad Tortilla Chips

Festive winter greens tossed with pomegranate, feta, nuts, snowflake tortilla chips, and tangy fresh salsa.

Setup duration
30 min
Heat duration
10 min
Complete duration
40 min
Created by Molly Evans

Classification Simple Feasts

Complexity Easy

Heritage American Fusion

Output 4 Portions

Nutrition guidelines Meat-free

Components

Snowflake Tortilla Chips

01 4 large flour tortillas
02 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Salsa

01 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
02 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
03 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
04 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
05 Juice of 1 lime
06 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Winter Salad

01 4 cups mixed winter greens (kale, baby spinach, arugula)
02 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
03 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
04 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped

Dressing

01 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
03 1 teaspoon honey
04 Salt and pepper to taste

Method steps

Phase 01

Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Phase 02

Prepare tortilla chips: Cut flour tortillas into snowflake shapes using cookie cutters. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

Phase 03

Bake tortilla chips: Arrange tortilla snowflakes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool.

Phase 04

Make salsa: In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir and set aside to meld flavors.

Phase 05

Assemble salad: In a large bowl, gently toss winter greens, sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and toasted nuts.

Phase 06

Prepare dressing: Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

Phase 07

Dress salad: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.

Phase 08

Serve: Divide salad among plates. Garnish with snowflake tortilla chips and serve with a spoonful of salsa.

Kitchen tools needed

  • Snowflake-shaped cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Salad tongs

Dietary concerns

Review ingredients carefully for potential allergens and seek professional medical guidance if uncertain.
  • Contains wheat, milk, and tree nuts. Verify all ingredient labels for allergens.

Dietary breakdown (per portion)

Values shown are estimates only - consult healthcare providers for specific advice.
  • Energy: 310
  • Fats: 17 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Proteins: 8 g