Easter Bunny Veggie Tray (Printable Version)

Festive bunny-shaped vegetable arrangement with fresh seasonal produce

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head cauliflower florets
02 - 2 large cucumbers
03 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 large red bell pepper
05 - 2 large carrots
06 - 1 bunch celery stalks
07 - 1 cup sugar snap peas

→ Other

08 - 2 black olives
09 - 1 cup ranch dressing or hummus

# Directions:

01 - Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Peel carrots and cucumbers as desired. Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Slice cucumbers lengthwise into long planks. Cut red bell pepper into strips. Slice carrots into thin sticks. Trim celery ends and cut into manageable pieces. Leave cherry tomatoes and snap peas whole.
02 - Arrange cauliflower florets in a large oval shape on your serving platter to create the bunny's face. Create a separate small cluster of cauliflower florets positioned to the side for the fluffy tail.
03 - Place cucumber slices vertically above the face, forming two long oval shapes for ears. Fill the center of each cucumber ear with red bell pepper strips to add color and dimension.
04 - Position cherry tomatoes on the lower portion of the cauliflower face to create rosy cheeks. Place black olives as eyes in the upper face area. Add a small piece of red bell pepper as the nose between the eyes.
05 - Arrange carrot sticks extending outward from both sides of the face to create whiskers. Fan them slightly for a natural appearance.
06 - Arrange celery sticks and sugar snap peas around the perimeter of the bunny shape to fill empty spaces and add green accents. Use remaining cherry tomatoes as decorative elements around the platter.
07 - Place ranch dressing or hummus in a small bowl and position it near the bunny arrangement for convenient dipping. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kids actually reach for vegetables when they are shaped like something fun
  • You can prep everything ahead and just assemble before guests arrive
02 -
  • Arranging on a white tray makes all the colors pop differently than on patterned servingware
  • Keep everything cold while you work because warm vegetables wilt and lose their crisp appeal
03 -
  • Use a rimmed serving tray to contain any vegetable pieces that might roll away
  • The cauliflower works best when florets are similar sizes for an even face shape

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