Description
Sweet, juicy strawberries tossed in honey and sprinkled with smoky Chimayó chile powder make for a vibrant, spicy-sweet snack or appetizer that’s full of flavor and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 teaspoon Chimayó chile powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (optional)
- A pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Gently pat the strawberries dry with a paper towel after hulling and halving them.
- Place them in a mixing bowl and drizzle with honey. Toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the strawberries on a serving plate or bowl.
- Sprinkle Chimayó chile powder evenly over the berries.
- Add lime zest and a small pinch of sea salt if using.
- Let sit for 2–3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve immediately and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Use fully ripe strawberries for the best sweetness and contrast.
- Chill your plate before serving to keep everything fresh.
- Go easy on the chile powder to avoid overpowering the strawberries.
- For a savory twist, pair with cheese or add to salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberries with chile, Chimayó chile recipe, spicy fruit snack, sweet and spicy strawberries, New Mexican snacks