Save A whimsical and healthy fruit salad arranged as a bunny face—perfect for Easter brunch and sure to delight kids and adults alike.
This fruit salad always brings smiles at our family gatherings and is super simple to customize with your favorite fruits.
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 slice, cut into an oval (for nose)
Instructions
- Prepare fruit:
- Wash peel and slice as needed. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Arrange face:
- On a large round platter arrange strawberry slices in an oval in the center for the bunnys face.
- Create ears:
- Use banana slices to create the inner ear shapes above the face then surround them with kiwi slices to complete the ears.
- Add cheeks:
- Place blueberries and blackberries along the lower edges for the bunnys cheeks.
- Form whiskers:
- Use apple slices to form long whiskers on each side of the face.
- Make eyes:
- Position two dried cranberries or blueberries as eyes.
- Add nose:
- Place the oval cantaloupe or watermelon slice in the center for a nose.
- Add teeth:
- Use mini marshmallows to form bunny teeth under the nose and a couple on the cheeks for fluff.
- Border:
- Arrange green grapes and pineapple chunks around the bunny face as a colorful border.
- Add whiskers:
- Add baby carrot sticks as whiskers if desired Chill until ready to serve.
Save This recipe always creates joyful moments especially when kids help arrange the fruits into the bunny face.
Required Tools
Large round platter Sharp knife Small bowls for prepping fruit Paper towels
Allergen Information
Contains marshmallows which may have gelatin or allergens depending on brand Fruit salad is naturally gluten-free and nut-free always check labels if using packaged items
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 95 calories 0.5 g total fat 24 g carbohydrates 1 g protein
Save This Bunny Face Fruit Salad is a delightful addition to any brunch and perfect for celebrations with family and friends.
Recipe FAQ
- → What fruits are used to create the bunny face?
Strawberries form the face, bananas create inner ears, kiwis outline ears, blueberries and blackberries shape cheeks, with grapes and pineapple adding a colorful border.
- → Are there any special tools needed?
A large round platter for arrangement, a sharp knife for slicing, small bowls for prepping, and paper towels to dry fruit are all helpful.
- → Can the bunny face be prepared ahead of time?
For best presentation, assemble shortly before serving to keep fruits fresh and vibrant.
- → Are there vegan alternatives for the marshmallows?
Yes, replace marshmallows with vegan-friendly versions or omit them entirely for a fully plant-based option.
- → How can this fruit arrangement fit different seasonal fruits?
Feel free to swap fruits like mango, raspberries, or oranges while maintaining the bunny’s shape and bright colors.