Save 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 festive and colorful touch to winter meals, combining textures and flavors that delight my family every time.
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 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.
- 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.
- Assemble 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.
Save This salad has become a holiday favorite, bringing everyone around the table with its festive look and fresh flavors.
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 simple yet elegant dish perfect for festive occasions or healthy everyday meals.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I make the snowflake tortilla chips?
Cut flour tortillas using snowflake cookie cutters, brush with olive oil and sea salt, then bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until crisp and golden.
- → Can I use gluten-free tortillas?
Yes, gluten-free tortillas can be substituted to accommodate dietary needs while maintaining crispness.
- → What greens work best in this salad?
A mix of winter greens like kale, baby spinach, and arugula provides a fresh, hearty base with varied textures.
- → How is the salsa prepared for this dish?
The salsa combines diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, seeded jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper, stirred and set aside to meld flavors.
- → Any tips for enhancing the salad’s crunch?
Adding toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts and the snowflake chips offers varied crunch; roasted chickpeas can be sprinkled on top for extra texture.