Pear Bunny Salad (Printable version)

Juicy pears become adorable bunnies in this whimsical salad, perfect for festive spring gatherings and children's parties.

# List of ingredients:

01 - 2 ripe canned or poached pear halves, drained

02 - 4 large lettuce leaves

03 - 1 medium carrot, peeled

04 - 4 tablespoons cottage cheese

05 - 8 mini raisins or currants for eyes

06 - 4 sliced almonds for ears

07 - 4 maraschino cherries or red grapes for noses

08 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, optional for tails

01 - Arrange lettuce leaves on four small salad plates to create a grassy foundation for each bunny.

02 - Place pear halves cut side down onto each lettuce leaf to form the bunny body shape.

03 - Add a small mound of cottage cheese at the narrow end of each pear. For extra fluffiness, mix with a dab of mayonnaise.

04 - Slice carrot into thin rounds, then carefully cut small feet and whiskers for each bunny using a paring knife.

05 - Press sliced almonds upright into the wider end of each pear to create bunny ears.

06 - Position two raisins or currants for eyes and place a cherry or grape for the nose on each bunny.

07 - Arrange carrot feet and whiskers at the front of each bunny. Serve immediately for best presentation.

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Kids actually get excited about eating fruit and vegetables when they are this adorable
Takes fifteen minutes start to finish but looks like you spent forever planning something special

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Fresh pears work beautifully if they are in season but poach them first until just tender to match the texture of canned fruit
These pear bunnies start looking sad if they sit too long so assemble right before serving for maximum cuteness

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Pat your pear halves dry with paper towels before decorating so the toppings stick properly
Keep everything chilled until the last possible moment so the lettuce stays crisp and perky