There are a variety of ways to cut carrots, but certain cuts are better for salads. These are the top 5 ways to cut carrots for your salad recipes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time0 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Servings: 12
Calories: 15kcal
Ingredients
1poundcarrots
Instructions
Wash the carrots thoroughly. Only peel the carrots if the skin is tough or dry.
SHRED: Using the large holes on a box grater, press the end of a whole carrot at a 45 degree angle to shred.
RIBBONS: Use a vegetable or potato peeler to make long thin strips.
ROUNDS (OR HALF MOONS): Use your knife to cut into thin ⅛ inch slices. For half moons cut the whole carrot in half lengthwise first.
JULIENNE: Cut the carrots crosswise into 3 inch pieces and then lengthwise into thin strips. Then take each slice and cut lengthwise into ¼ inch pieces. You can also use a julienne peeler which will automatically cut into this shape.
DICED: Cut the julienned carrots and cut into ¼ inch cubes.
Notes
Store your cut carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.