Winter Salad Snowflake Chips Salsa (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Snowflake Tortilla Chips

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

→ Salsa

04 - 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
05 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - Juice of 1 lime
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Winter Salad

11 - 4 cups mixed winter greens (kale, baby spinach, arugula)
12 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
13 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
14 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
15 - 1/4 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 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut shapes from the flour tortillas. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
03 - 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.
04 - 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.
05 - In a large bowl, gently toss mixed winter greens, sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, feta, and toasted nuts.
06 - Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Divide salad among plates, arrange snowflake tortilla chips on top or alongside, and serve with a generous spoonful of salsa.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and visually appealing snowflake-shaped tortilla chips
  • Fresh homemade salsa complements the crisp winter greens
02 -
  • For gluten-free chips, use gluten-free tortillas
  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier option
03 -
  • Ensure tortillas are baked until crispy but not burnt for perfect texture
  • Let salsa sit for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavors
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