Winter Snowflake Tortilla Chips (Printable version)

Crisp winter greens paired with snowflake-cut tortilla chips and a bright, tangy salsa for flavorful crunch.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Cut flour tortillas into snowflake shapes using cookie cutters, brush both sides with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt.
03 - Arrange tortilla snowflakes on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crisp. Let cool.
04 - Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and stir well; set aside to let flavors meld.
05 - In a large bowl, gently toss winter greens, radishes, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and toasted nuts.
06 - Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
07 - Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
08 - Divide salad among plates, top or serve alongside with snowflake tortilla chips, and accompany with a generous spoonful of salsa.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crisp snowflake-shaped tortilla chips add festive crunch
  • Bright homemade salsa complements fresh winter greens
02 -
  • Use gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free version
  • Sprinkle roasted chickpeas on top for extra crunch
03 -
  • Make chips ahead and store in an airtight container to keep crisp
  • Use fresh lime juice for best salsa flavor
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