Our 14 Favorite Fruit and Veggie Tools You’ll Wish You Owned Sooner

Jul 31, 2024

Peaches! Avocados! Watermelon! Heirloom tomatoes! 

They’re the stars of any fresh dish, but let’s be real: all that peeling, chopping and cooking can seriously test your patience. Every minute spent prepping in the kitchen can chip away at your motivation—but not for much longer.

Check below for fruit and veggie tools that make prepping easier and cut down on elbow grease!

Hungry for more? From nonstick-friendly spatulas and turners to meat thermometers, graters and more, our collection of Kitchen Tools and Gadgets has exactly what you need for your next meal.

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Sur La Table Stainless Steel Salad Spinner

Say goodbye to soggy salads with this sleek salad spinner! It quickly dries your greens while adding a touch of style to your kitchen.

Perfectly crisp salads are just a spin away…

Get the Sur La Table Stainless Steel Salad Spinner!

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Sur La Table Ratchet Garlic & Ginger Chopper

Here’s to easy access to garlicky goodness.

This chopper makes mincing your favorite aromatics quick and effortless.

Get the Sur La Table Ratchet Garlic & Ginger Chopper!

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Sur La Table 5-in-1 Chopper

One tool, endless possibilities.

This 5-in-1 chopper streamlines your meal prep by slicing, dicing and chopping with precision.

Get the Sur La Table 5-in-1 Chopper!

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Sur La Table 5-in-1 Peeler

Peel like a boss—no mess, no fuss!

The peeler features multiple blades for peeling, julienning and more, making it perfect for all the fruits and veggies.

Get the Sur La Table 5-in-1 Peeler!

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Sur La Table Tomato & Grape Slicer

Slice (and dice) in seconds.

It effortlessly creates uniform slices, making it perfect for salads, snacks and garnishes.

Get the Sur La Table Tomato & Grape Slicer!

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Sur La Table 10-Blade Herb Shears

Get the perfect garnish with every snip.

Each cut creates uniform pieces, saving you time and hassle in the kitchen. These shears are a must-have for any home cook.

Get the Sur La Table 10-Blade Herb Shears!

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Sur La Table Garlic Peeler

To say we’re obsessed would be an understatement. These garlic peelers make removing garlic skins effortless and mess-free, transforming a tedious task into a quick and easy process.

Get the Sur La Table Garlic Peeler!

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Sur La Table Pineapple Corer and Slicer

Unlock the secret to enjoying pineapple in seconds.

With just a few twists, it cores and slices the fruit, leaving you with perfect rings ready to eat or serve.

Get the Sur La Table Pineapple Corer and Slicer!

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Microplane Soft-Handle Zester Grater, 12″

Ideal for sprinkling cheese over your favorite spaghetti and meatballs or enhancing a Cesar salad. It’s also fantastic for zesting citrus to bring natural flavors to crème brûlée or a simple vinaigrette.

Get the Microplane Soft-Handle Zester Grater, 12″!

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KitchenAid® Spiralizer Attachment

Perfect for healthy, creative dishes, it’s ideal for making zucchini noodles, curly fries and decorative garnishes.

With multiple blades, it offers a range of cutting options to suit all your culinary needs.

Get the KitchenAid Spiralizer Attachment!

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Onion Goggles

Finally, goggles that make you look sharp while you chop!

Designed with anti-fog lenses and a comfortable fit, they keep your eyes protected from irritating onion fumes.

Get the Onion Goggles!

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OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer

Start by slicing the avocado’s skin with the serrated plastic blade. Then, use the handy pitter to remove the seed with a single twist. Finally, the efficient fan blade swiftly cuts the flesh into perfectly even slices.

Get the OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer!

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Chef’n Looseleaf Plus Kale and Herb Stripper

Make prepping your greens a breeze.

This handy tool quickly removes stems from leafy greens like kale and collards, as well as herbs like rosemary and thyme.

Get the Chef’n Looseleaf Plus Kale and Herb Stripper!

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OXO Good Grips Adjustable Potato Ricer

Transform your spuds into a fluffy dream.

Featuring adjustable settings, it allows you to customize the consistency from fine to coarse, making it ideal for a variety of dishes.

Get the OXO Good Grips Adjustable Potato Ricer!

 

Hungry for more? From nonstick-friendly spatulas and turners to meat thermometers, graters and more, our collection of Kitchen Tools and Gadgets has exactly what you need for your next meal.

Shop Our Kitchen Tools Collection

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