How to Cut Strawberries - 5 Ways

Hand slicing strawberry in half with a paring knife on wooden cutting board.

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How to Cut Strawberries - 5 Ways

Need strawberries for a recipe or just want a healthy snack? Learn how to cut strawberries 5 easy ways with this tutorial.

Course Ingredient, Snacks, Tutorial

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 76kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pint Fresh strawberries

Instructions

Whole Strawberries

Remove the green stems by gently pinching and pulling them off with your fingers or by using a paring knife.

Halved Strawberries

See step one for whole strawberries if you prefer to remove the stems. Otherwise, hold the strawberry steady on the cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice it in half vertically from top to bottom, leaving the green stem intact.

Quartered Strawberries

Remove the green stems by gently pinching and pulling them off with your fingers or by using a paring knife.
Hold the strawberry steady on the cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice it in half vertically from top to bottom. Then cut each half in half again to create quarters.

Sliced Strawberries

Hold the strawberry steady on the cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice off the green stem, creating a flat surface.
Place the strawberry on its flat side and thinly slice it horizontally from top to bottom.

Diced Strawberries

Follow the instructions from sliced strawberries. Then turn the slices and cut them vertically.
Make perpendicular cuts all across to create the dices.

Notes

Storage: Store cut strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For whole strawberries, line the bottom of the container with a piece of paper towel to absorb moisture.

Tips:

Dry strawberries well. Drain them for a few minutes and transfer them to a kitchen towel to absorb excess moisture. Blot gently and let them air dry. You can also run the strawberries through a salad spinner to remove any water and then air dry.

Stabilize for safety. Stabilize the cutting board on your counter by placing a damp kitchen towel or paper towel underneath. This will prevent it from slipping and twisting while you cut.

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