How to Cut Cucumbers for Kids (Flower Shapes They’ll Love)
Cutting cucumbers for kids doesn’t have to mean boring rounds. With one simple scoring trick, you can turn an ordinary cucumber into fun flower shapes that kids actually get excited about. No special tools, no fuss — just a knife, a fork, and two minutes. These flower-shaped cucumbers are the first thing to disappear from every veggie tray we’ve ever served them on.
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With a few simple steps, you can turn cucumbers into adorable floral-like slices that kids will be thrilled to eat. Serve these fancy cucumber slices alongside sliced carrot sticks, celery or throw them into your favorite salad!
Why Kids Love These Flower-Shaped Cucumbers
- They are fun to hold- the playful flower shape makes them more exciting than regular slices.
- They win over picky eaters–
They win over picky eaters — something about the fun shape makes kids more willing to try them, even kids who normally turn their noses up at vegetables. - They make for a great snack on their own, paired with hummus, ranch, or our homemade spinach pesto.
🤔 Should You Peel Cucumbers Before Slicing?
As long as cucumbers are properly washed, there is no need to peel them before eating! That being said, some people aren’t super fond of the texture of the cucumber’s peel and choose to remove it. So it’s really up to you whether or not you choose to peel your cucumber.
🛒 Ingredients
Just cucumbers!
👨🏼🍳 How to Cut Cucumbers into Flower Shapes (Step by Step)
Step 1. Rinse and peel cucumber.
Step 2. Slice off ends on each side.
Step 3. Score all sides of cucumber with a fork.
Step 4. Slice cucumber as thick or thin as desired. Voilà, adorable fancy cucumber slices for kids!
Note: We love this Opinel peeler for kids.
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🥒 How to Cut Cucumbers for Kids (Flower Shapes They’ll Love)
Equipment
- 1 Vegetable peeler
- 1 fork
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
Instructions
- Rinse and peel cucumber [we love this Opinel peeler for kids]
- Slice off ends on each side
- Score all sides of cucumber with a fork
- Slice cucumber as thick or thin as desired
Video
Notes
Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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