Save A whimsical and healthy fruit salad arranged as a bunny face&mdashperfect for Easter brunch and sure to delight kids and adults alike.
This fun fruit salad has become a family favorite for spring gatherings and holidays.
Ingredients
- Strawberries: 2 cups, hulled and sliced
- Banana: 1 large, sliced
- Blueberries: 1 cup
- Blackberries: 1 cup
- Green grapes: 1 cup, halved
- Pineapple chunks: 1 cup
- Kiwi: 2 large, peeled and sliced
- Apple: 1 small, cored and sliced thin
- Mini marshmallows: 12 (for teeth and cheeks, optional)
- Dried cranberries or blueberries: 2 (for eyes)
- Baby carrots: 2 thin (for whiskers)
- Cantaloupe or watermelon slice: 1, cut into an oval (for nose)
Instructions
- Prepare fruit:
- Wash peel and slice as needed. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Arrange strawberries:
- Place strawberry slices in an oval in the center for the bunny's face.
- Create ears:
- Use banana slices for inner ear shapes then surround with kiwi slices.
- Form cheeks:
- Place blueberries and blackberries along lower edges.
- Make whiskers:
- Use apple slices for long whiskers on each side.
- Place eyes:
- Position two dried cranberries or blueberries.
- Add nose:
- Place the oval cantaloupe or watermelon slice in center.
- Add teeth and cheeks fluff:
- Use mini marshmallows under nose and on cheeks.
- Border fruit:
- Arrange green grapes and pineapple chunks around face.
- Add carrot whiskers:
- Place baby carrot sticks as whiskers if desired. Chill until serving.
Save This recipe brings smiles at every family gathering especially around Easter time.
Required Tools
Large round platter sharp knife small bowls for prepping fruit paper towels
Allergen Information
Contains marshmallows which may have gelatin or allergens check brand labels. Fruit salad is naturally gluten-free and nut-free.
Nutritional Information
Calories 95 Total Fat 0.5 g Carbohydrates 24 g Protein 1 g per serving
Save This colorful salad is as fun to make as it is to eat. A perfect healthy treat all season long.
Common Questions
- → What fruits are best for the bunny face design?
Fruits like strawberries, bananas, kiwi, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, pineapple, and melon work well due to their colors and shapes.
- → How do I keep the fruit fresh until serving?
Assemble the platter shortly before serving and store it chilled. Use paper towels to pat dry fruits to reduce excess moisture.
- → Can I customize the fruits used?
Yes, seasonal fruits such as mangoes, raspberries, or oranges can be substituted to suit taste and availability.
- → Are there allergy concerns with this dish?
It contains marshmallows which may have gelatin or allergens; omitting them can accommodate dietary needs.
- → What tools are needed to prepare this platter?
A large round platter, sharp knife, small bowls for prepping, and paper towels for drying are sufficient.