chiffonade

[ shif-uh-neyd, -nahd ]

adjective

1. a mixture of finely cut vegetables, herbs, or the like, for use in soups, salads, etc.

chiffonade

/ ˌʃɪfəˈnɑːd /

noun

1. finely shredded leaf vegetables used as a base for a dish or as a garnish

Word History and Origins

Origin of chiffonade¹

From French, dating back to 1875–80; chiffon, -ade ¹

Example Sentences

Let it sit for a few hours in the fridge, toss again, then top with a chiffonade of basil.

From Eater

You can do everything from portioning steaks to a basil chiffonade with it.

From The Daily Beast