How to Cut Carrots for Salad

Step 1

Wash the carrots thoroughly. Only peel the carrots if the skin is tough or dry.

Step 2

SHRED: Using the large holes on a box grater, press the end of a whole carrot at a 45 degree angle to shred.

Step 3

RIBBONS: Use a vegetable or potato peeler to make long thin strips.

Step 4

ROUNDS (OR HALF MOONS): Use your knife to cut into thin 1/8 inch slices. For half moons cut the whole carrot in half lengthwise first.

Step 5

JULIENNE: Cut the carrots crosswise into 3 inch pieces and then lengthwise into thin strips. Then take each slice and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch pieces. You can also use a julienne peeler which will automatically cut into this shape.

Step 6

DICED: Cut the julienned carrots and cut into 1/4 inch cubes.