Pin A festive winter salad featuring crisp greens, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy tortilla chips shaped like snowflakes, served with a bright homemade salsa.
This salad became an instant hit at our holiday party and is now a seasonal favorite in our home.
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.
- Toss 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.
Pin Serving this salad always brings my family together and sparks joy during the cold winter months.
Required Tools
Snowflake-shaped cookie cutters, baking sheet, mixing bowls, whisk, salad tongs
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (tortillas), Milk (feta cheese), Tree Nuts (pecans or walnuts). Check all packaged ingredient labels for allergens if unsure.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 310 per serving, Total Fat: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 8 g
Pin This winter salad is perfect for holiday gatherings or a light, refreshing meal anytime.