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Genius Kitchen Hack: Slice Cherry Tomatoes in Seconds for Salads!
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Genius Kitchen Hack: Slice Cherry Tomatoes in Seconds for Salads!
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Genius Kitchen Hack: Slice Cherry Tomatoes in Seconds for Salads!

Discover an incredibly simple and efficient kitchen hack to halve multiple cherry tomatoes in mere seconds. This ingenious method is perfect for preparing salads, snacks, and quick meal preps, saving you valuable time and effort. Watch how to get perfectly sliced tomatoes every single time with minimal fuss!
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Cherry Tomatoes Ready for Slicing
Cherry Tomatoes Ready for Slicing

Recipe Information

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Prep Time
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Cook Time
1m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Kitchen Hack
English
Nutrition (per serving)
18
Calories
1g
Protein
4g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Tomatoes Secured Between Plates
Tomatoes Secured Between Plates

Ingredients

  • Cherry Tomatoes
    (Small, ripe, and firm)

    1 basket
  • Flat plates or container lids
    (Same size, with flat surfaces)

    2 units
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  • Sharp knife
    (Preferably a long, serrated knife)

    1 unit
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
The Slicing Action in Progress
The Slicing Action in Progress

Instructions

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    Place your cherry tomatoes in a single layer on one of the flat plates or container lids.
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    Step 1 visual
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    Place your cherry tomatoes in a single layer on one of the flat plates or container lids.
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    Arrange them neatly for a more uniform cut.
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    Carefully place the second flat plate or lid directly on top of the tomatoes, pressing down gently but firmly to hold them in place.
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    Step 2 visual
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    Carefully place the second flat plate or lid directly on top of the tomatoes, pressing down gently but firmly to hold them in place.
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    Ensure all tomatoes are secured to prevent rolling during slicing.
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    With one hand holding the top plate firmly, use your sharp knife to slice horizontally through the middle gap between the two plates, cutting all the tomatoes simultaneously.
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    Step 3 visual
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    With one hand holding the top plate firmly, use your sharp knife to slice horizontally through the middle gap between the two plates, cutting all the tomatoes simultaneously.
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    Use a smooth, single motion for the cleanest cuts.
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    Lift the top plate to reveal your perfectly halved cherry tomatoes, ready to be added to salads or enjoyed as a snack.
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    Step 4 visual
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    Lift the top plate to reveal your perfectly halved cherry tomatoes, ready to be added to salads or enjoyed as a snack.
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    This method works great for grapes and small olives too!
💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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