Their sweet-tart flavor goes with everything from smoothies to summer fruit salads. They are also great garnishes for fancy, tropical cocktails! A cross between a green apple and a strawberry, kiwis can be found year-round but are at their peak between April and August.
How to Cut a Kiwi
Some folks don’t mind eating the peel from a kiwi, it’s loaded with fiber and antioxidants. However, not everyone likes the texture of the peel. Cutting a kiwi can be confusing at first because of its small size and fuzzy exterior. With a Knife or Peeler: Using a paring knife, slice off each end of the kiwi so it stands firmly upright. Cut from top to bottom in thin slices between the skin and the flesh until the peel is removed.
Starting from the top to the bottom, peel the skin away from the flesh all the way around the fruit using either a small knife, a paring knife or a vegetable peeler. Discard the peel and cut as desired.
With a Spoon: Using a paring knife, slice off each end of the kiwi as above so it stands firmly upright. Place a spoon between the peel and the flesh at the top and push it to the bottom. Move it back and forth between the flesh and the skin and the flesh will easily separate. Scoop the kiwi out and discard the peel.
Slice, Wedges, or Chunks
Depending on the use, the peeled kiwi can be cut into slices, wedges, or chunks. For snacking I like wedges but I find that chunks or slices are great for fruit salads.
Make a Fancy Kiwi Flower
Kiwi flowers add a touch of elegance to any fruit platter and they are really easy to make using a paring knife!
Kiwi Recipes
Eat kiwis in a tropical salad with sliced bananas, mandarin orange slices, grapes cut in half, and toasted coconut. No need for a dressing! Add kiwis to kale smoothies or dice and add to a fresh fruit salsa. And of course, kiwi adds essential color to these tasty fruit kabobs! Try dipping in 2 Ingredient Fruit Dip for a sweet and creamy treat. A Green Kiwi Smoothie is another favorite kiwi recipe!
How to Store
Kiwis keep fresh on the countertop and do not need to be refrigerated until after they are prepared. Keep sliced or peeled kiwis in a zippered bag or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator and they will last about 4 days. What’s your favorite way to cut a kiwi? Let us know in the comments below!
