Winter Salad Snowflake Chips (Printable Version)

Crisp winter greens paired with snowflake-shaped chips and zesty homemade salsa for a vibrant salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Snowflake Tortilla Chips

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

→ Salsa

04 - 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
05 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - Juice of 1 lime
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Winter Salad

11 - 4 cups mixed winter greens (kale, baby spinach, arugula)
12 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
13 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
14 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
15 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

16 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
17 - 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
18 - 1 teaspoon honey
19 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Using snowflake-shaped cookie cutters, cut shapes from tortillas. Brush both sides with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt.
02 - Arrange tortilla snowflakes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool.
03 - 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.
04 - In a large bowl, gently toss mixed winter greens, sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and toasted nuts.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
06 - Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly. Divide salad onto plates, top or serve alongside with snowflake tortilla chips and a generous spoonful of salsa.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Crisp and colorful combination of fresh ingredients
  • Fun snowflake-shaped tortilla chips add festive crunch
02 -
  • Use gluten-free tortillas to make the chips gluten-free
  • Adding grilled chicken or shrimp makes this salad heartier
03 -
  • Ensure tortilla chips are fully cooled to stay crisp
  • Let salsa rest for at least 15 minutes to blend flavors
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