Bunny Silhouette Festive Dish (Printable)

Festive platter with a bunny shape using fresh vibrant ingredients, ideal for spring gatherings.

# Ingredient list:

→ Base & Outline

01 - 1 large sheet parchment paper or serving platter
02 - 1 cup black olives (whole or sliced, for outline)

→ Pink Fillings

03 - 1 cup diced strawberries
04 - 1 cup diced watermelon
05 - 1 cup pink beet hummus
06 - ½ cup radish slices

→ White Fillings

07 - 1 cup mini mozzarella balls
08 - 1 cup drained cottage cheese
09 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
10 - 1 cup cauliflower florets

→ Decorations

11 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives (for whiskers)
12 - 1 small piece carrot (for the nose)
13 - 2 blueberries (for the eyes)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place parchment paper or a large serving platter on your workspace.
02 - Use black olives to draw a clear outline of a rabbit head with long ears at the center of the platter.
03 - Fill the ear sections with alternating layers of diced strawberries, watermelon, radish slices, and beet hummus to achieve a pink effect.
04 - Fill the face section with mini mozzarella balls, cottage cheese, hard-boiled egg slices, and cauliflower florets to form the white areas.
05 - Position blueberries for the eyes and a small carrot piece for the nose. Arrange finely chopped chives to mimic whiskers.
06 - Refrigerate until ready to serve. Optionally enjoy with crackers or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that requires zero cooking—just chopping and arranging, so you can spend time with your guests instead of being stuck at the stove
  • Kids and adults alike become instant artists, making it as fun to create as it is to eat
  • The combination of fresh vegetables, creamy elements, and bright colors means there's something everyone will genuinely enjoy
  • It's naturally vegetarian and easily adaptable for gluten-free and dairy-free guests without any complicated substitutions
02 -
  • Drain your cottage cheese thoroughly or it will weep and make your white sections look sad and soggy—I learned this the hard way at my first Easter attempt
  • Cut everything into similar-sized pieces so the dish feels intentional and composed, not like random vegetables scattered on a plate
  • Chill the platter for at least 15 minutes before serving; the cold firms everything up and makes the arrangement stay exactly as you intended it
03 -
  • Use a large wooden board instead of a platter if you want rustic charm—it photographs beautifully and feels more casual for garden parties
  • Make the olive outline slightly thicker than you think you need; it keeps everything contained and gives the design more presence on the table
  • If any ingredient seems like it might roll or slide, use a tiny dab of hummus or cream cheese as an invisible anchor—it holds things in place and adds another layer of flavor
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