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Diced onion on a cutting board next to a bowl of diced onion

How to Dice an Onion... The Easy Way!

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Do you know how to dice an onion the easy way? This method for dicing an onion is faster and easier than the traditional way, and it'll make you a pro in the kitchen any time a recipe calls for diced onion.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 8

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 1 onion (any type, any size)

Instructions

  • Peel away paper layer of onion, then use sharp kitchen knife to cut away onion top (stem end) and bottom (root end).
    Slice the ends off the onion with a sharp knife
  • Place onion upright on cutting board, standing it on one of its now-flat ends. Slice onion into two equal halves, cutting down from top to bottom.
    Slice the onion in half from top to bottom
  • Peel away outer layer of onion halves.
    Peel away the outer layer of the onion halves
  • Lay peeled onion half flat-side down on cutting board with one curved edge facing you. Make vertical slices along onion, about ½-inch apart. Slices should only go to approximately ¾- to 1-inch from edge of onion furthest from you, to keep it attached.
    Make slices down onion
  • Rotate onion so one flat end is facing toward you, with attached end opposite your cutting hand. Following natural curve of onion, make angled cuts along onion's veins, roughly ½-inch apart. Cut completely through to center of onion, working your way around onion like a fan.
  • When you reach attached side of onion, make ½-inch wide slices in remaining piece of onion, positioning knife parallel to edge of onion.
    Slice attached side of onion into half inch wide strips
  • Rotate slices onto their sides and make cuts every ½-inch to dice remaining onion.
    Rotate slices and cut every half inch to dice remaining onion.
  • Repeat process with other half of onion until completely diced. Break apart any pieces with multiple layers. Refrigerate diced onion in airtight container or use immediately.
    Diced onion on a cutting board next to a bowl of diced onion and a sharp knife

Recipe Notes

  • Onion: This method works for any size, any type, and any number of onions.
  • Chopped vs. Diced vs. Minced: This method also works whether you need diced onions, chopped onions, or minced onions.  The difference is all in Step 4. You’ll want ½-inch wide slices for “diced” onion, but ¼-inch for "minced" or ¾-inch to 1-inch for “chopped".
  • Storage: Refrigerate any leftover diced onion in an airtight container up to 10 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1serving out of 8Calories: 6calProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 20mgTotal Carbs: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 0gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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