Winter Salad Snowflake Chips (Print)

Festive winter greens paired with snowflake tortilla chips and a vibrant homemade salsa.

# Ingredients:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 375°F.
02 - Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut shapes from the flour tortillas. Brush each side with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt.
03 - Place snowflake tortillas on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden. Let cool.
04 - Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir well and allow flavors to meld.
05 - In a large bowl, gently toss winter greens, sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, feta, and toasted nuts.
06 - Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
07 - Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Plate the salad, top or serve alongside with snowflake chips and a spoonful of salsa.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Seasonal festive flavors
  • Crunchy snowflake-shaped tortilla chips add fun
02 -
  • Gluten-free chips can be made using gluten-free tortillas
  • Adding roasted chickpeas gives extra crunch
03 -
  • Cutting the tortillas thinly helps them crisp faster
  • Allow salsa to rest for 30 minutes for best flavor melding
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