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.
I first served this winter salad at a holiday gathering and it was an instant hit with friends and family alike
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
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Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Cut Tortillas:
- 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
- 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 to Pinterest This salad always brings back warm family memories especially during holiday celebrations
Variations
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier option or swap pecans for walnuts for a different nutty flavor
Serving Suggestions
Pair this salad with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or your favorite sparkling water for a refreshing meal
Storage Tips
Store leftover salad dressing separately and keep tortilla chips in an airtight container to maintain crispness
Save to Pinterest This winter salad combines festive presentation with fresh flavors making it perfect for any holiday table
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How do I make the snowflake-shaped tortilla chips?
Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut flour tortillas, brush with olive oil and sprinkle salt, then bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until crisp.
- → Can I substitute the nuts in the salad?
Yes, pecans or walnuts add crunch, but toasted chickpeas or seeds can also be used for different textures.
- → What greens work best in this salad?
Mixed winter greens like kale, baby spinach, and arugula provide ideal flavor and texture balance.
- → Is the salsa spicy?
The salsa includes jalapeño with seeds removed for mild heat, but you can adjust the amount to suit your taste.
- → How should I serve this salad for a gathering?
Divide the salad among plates, arrange the snowflake chips on top or on the side, and serve with a spoonful of freshly made salsa.
