Winter Salad Snowflake Chips (Printable)

Crisp winter greens paired with snowflake tortilla chips and vibrant homemade salsa for a seasonal dish.

# What You Need:

→ Snowflake Tortilla Chips

01 - 4 large flour tortillas
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon sea salt

→ Salsa

04 - 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
05 - ½ small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
07 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - Juice of 1 lime
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Winter Salad

11 - 4 cups mixed winter greens (kale, baby spinach, arugula)
12 - ½ cup thinly sliced radishes
13 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
14 - ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
15 - ¼ 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

# How-To:

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Using snowflake-shaped cookie cutters, cut tortillas into shapes. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
03 - Arrange tortilla snowflakes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Let cool.
04 - Mix diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir thoroughly and set aside to blend flavors.
05 - In a large bowl, gently toss winter greens, sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, and toasted nuts.
06 - Whisk olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until combined. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Plate the salad and arrange tortilla chips atop or alongside. Serve with a spoonful of salsa.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and visually appealing snowflake-shaped chips
  • Bright and fresh homemade salsa complements the salad
02 -
  • For gluten-free chips use gluten-free tortillas
  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier option
03 -
  • Make chips ahead and store in an airtight container to keep crisp
  • Adjust jalapeño amount to control salsa spiciness
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