Winter Salad Snowflake Chips Salsa

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This winter salad features a colorful mix of crisp greens, radishes, pomegranate seeds, feta, and toasted nuts. The standout element is snowflake-shaped tortilla chips baked until golden and crunchy. A bright fresh salsa combines tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice to add zest. A simple dressing of olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper gently coats the salad. Perfect as a light, refreshing starter or side, this dish balances textures and flavors while embracing seasonal ingredients.

Updated on Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:58:00 GMT
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A festive winter salad featuring crisp greens, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy tortilla chips shaped like snowflakes, served with a bright homemade salsa.

This recipe has become a holiday favorite in my family, bringing a burst of color and flavor to our winter gatherings.

Ingredients

  • For the Snowflake Tortilla Chips: 4 large flour tortillas 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • For the 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
  • For the 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
  • For the Dressing: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp honey Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2:
Using snowflake-shaped cookie cutters, cut out shapes from the flour tortillas. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
Step 3:
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.
Step 4:
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.
Step 5:
In a large bowl, gently toss winter greens, sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and toasted nuts.
Step 6:
Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
Step 7:
Divide salad among plates. Arrange snowflake tortilla chips on top or on the side. Serve with a generous spoonful of salsa.
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This salad always brings joy to family dinners especially when shared with loved ones around the table.

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

Per serving Calories: 310 Total Fat: 17 g Carbohydrates: 32 g Protein: 8 g

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This winter salad is the perfect balance of crunch freshness and zest that will brighten any meal.

Winter Salad Snowflake Chips Salsa

Crisp winter greens paired with snowflake tortilla chips and fresh salsa offer vibrant, festive flavors.

Prep Time
30 minutes
Time to Cook
10 minutes
All-In Time
40 minutes
By Frosted Thyme Madison Kelly


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine American

Makes 4 Portions

Diet Preferences Vegetarian

What You'll Need

Snowflake Tortilla Chips

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

Salsa

01 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
02 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
03 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
04 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
05 Juice of 1 lime
06 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Winter Salad

01 4 cups mixed winter greens (kale, baby spinach, arugula)
02 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
03 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
04 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped

Dressing

01 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
03 1 teaspoon honey
04 Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 01

Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 02

Cut and season tortilla chips: Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut shapes from the flour tortillas. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

Step 03

Bake tortilla chips: Arrange tortilla snowflakes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool.

Step 04

Prepare salsa: In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly and set aside to meld flavors.

Step 05

Assemble salad ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss mixed winter greens, sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, feta, and toasted nuts.

Step 06

Make dressing and dress salad: Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

Step 07

Serve: Divide salad among plates, arrange snowflake tortilla chips on top or alongside, and serve with a generous spoonful of salsa.

Tools Needed

  • Snowflake-shaped cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Salad tongs

Allergen Details

Always check each item for allergens and ask a medical expert if unsure.
  • Contains wheat (flour tortillas), milk (feta cheese), and tree nuts (pecans or walnuts).

Nutrition Info (per portion)

For reference only—please ask a healthcare professional if you need tailored advice.
  • Calorie Count: 310
  • Fat content: 17 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Proteins: 8 g