How to Cut Cucumbers

A cucumber being sliced on a cutting board.

Learn how to cut fresh cucumbers three ways to make homemade sushi rolls, a quick healthy snack, summer salads, or homemade pickles. This water-rich fruit is incredibly versatile and great to enjoy in a well-balanced diet.

Course Tutorial

Cuisine American

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings serving

Calories 36kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $2

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cucumber

Instructions

How to Slice Cucumbers

Cut off the ends. After washing the cucumber, slice the ends off of the cucumber and discard.
Slice into rings. Cut the cucumber from one end to the other into cucumber medallions based on your desired thickness.

How to Cut Cucumbers on a Bias

Cut off the ends. After washing the cucumber, slice the ends off of the cucumber and discard.
Slice at a diagonal. Turn your knife at a slight diagonal and cut the cucumber at a diagonal until you hit the other end.

How to Cut Cucumbers into Strips

Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise. After washing the cucumber, slice the ends off of the cucumber, then cut the cucumber halves lengthwise.
Cut again into thin cucumber sticks. Cut the halves in halves or thirds again, depending on the cucumber's thickness.

Notes

To store whole, uncut cucumbers: Whole cucumbers are best stored in the refrigerator crisper drawer in an airtight container or stored in a plastic zip-top bag.

Unlike bell peppers, cucumbers store best in an airtight container as this locks in their moisture and keeps them fresh and crisp. When stored properly, a whole cucumber can last for up to 10 days.

To store cut cucumbers: As with most produce, cut cucumbers spoil considerably faster and will keep for just 2 to 3 days. For best results, opt for storing cut cucumbers in a glass Tupperware or jar. Foods stored in glass over plastic are shown to keep longer.

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