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 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.
Save 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
Save 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.