Easter Veggie Tray

Easter Veggie Tray season is officially here, and honestly? This one might be the most adorable thing I’ve ever put on a table. We’re talking a full bunny face made from fresh veggies, crunchy crackers, creamy hummus, and smoky almonds.

Hey there, I’m Claire Whitmore — a snack-board obsessive from Asheville, NC, where veggies arranged into a bunny face totally count as an art form. This Easter Veggie Tray is colorful, healthy, and genuinely fun to make.

It’s loaded with fresh vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, and radishes — plus hummus for dipping and Nut Thins for that satisfying crunch. It’s naturally gluten-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and takes zero cooking.

I first made this for a little Easter brunch with my kids, and I’ll be honest — half the tray was gone before anyone even said “Happy Easter.” The bunny face got so many oohs and ahhs, it’s now a full-on tradition in our house.

Little Snapshot: What This Easter Veggie Tray Delivers

This Easter Veggie Tray is a no-cook holiday appetizer featuring a bunny face design made from fresh vegetables, two tubs of creamy hummus, Nut Thins crackers, smokehouse almonds, and black olives. Ready in about 20 minutes, it serves 12 and works beautifully as a healthy snack or Easter appetizer at any spring gathering.

Nutritional Peek

Here’s an approximate nutritional breakdown per serving of this Easter Veggie Tray (based on 12 servings).

Nutrient	Amount Per Serving
Calories	~165 kcal
Protein	5g
Carbohydrates	14g
Fat	10g
Fiber	4g
Sugar	3g

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on exact brands used.

Ingredients for This Veggie Platter

A gorgeous veggie platter like this one is really just three flavor families playing together nicely. You’ve got your fresh, crunchy vegetables — broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, baby carrots, celery, cucumber, radishes, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and asparagus. Then there’s the creamy and savory layer — two containers of classic hummus and a can of black olives.

And finally, the crunch-and-richness crew: Nut Thins crackers and smokehouse almonds. Together they make every bite interesting.

Amount	Ingredient
2 (10 oz) containers	Classic hummus
1 (6 oz) can	Large black olives, drained
1 (10 oz) package	Cherry tomatoes
6 spears	Asparagus
1 (4.25 oz) box	Nut Thins crackers
1 large	Red bell pepper, sliced
1 (12 oz) bag	Broccoli florets
12–15	Baby carrots
1 cup	Smokehouse almonds
2 bunches	Radishes, thinly sliced
1 bunch	Celery, cut into thirds
8–10 slices	Cucumber
1 (12 oz) bag	Cauliflower florets

Tools You’ll Actually Use

• Large cutting board, sheet pan, or round serving platter
• Small round plate or bowl (for the hummus bunny face)
• Sharp knife and cutting board
• Spatula or spoon (for spreading hummus)
• Small serving bowls (optional, for extra hummus)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Your Easter Veggie Tray

This Easter Veggie Tray is all about building from the center out — like a veggie mosaic. Let’s do this.

Step 1: Make the Bunny Face

Place a small round plate in the center of your large cutting board, sheet pan, or serving platter. Spread both 10 oz containers of classic hummus evenly across the plate to create a smooth, creamy bunny face base.

Step 2: Add Facial Features

Decorate the hummus face using a halved cherry tomato for the nose, two black olives for the eyes, asparagus spears fanned out for the whiskers, and sliced red bell pepper strips curved into a little smile for the mouth.

Step 3: Build the Bunny Ears

Arrange Nut Thins crackers on each side of the bunny face in a tall, ear-shaped arrangement. Tuck sliced red bell pepper pieces in the center of each ear for a pop of pink color — just like a real bunny ear.

Step 4: Add the Broccoli Fluff

Fill the space between the two bunny ears with a generous pile of broccoli florets. This creates that fluffy, fuzzy bunny-head look and also hides any gaps beautifully.

Step 5: Frame with Cherry Tomatoes and Carrots

Place cherry tomatoes below one ear and baby carrots below the other ear, creating a cheerful colorful border on both sides of the bunny face.

Step 6: Layer in the Almonds

Add a row of smokehouse almonds just below the cherry tomatoes and baby carrots on each side. They add a beautiful warm-brown contrast to all those bright colors.

Step 7: Add Radish Rows

Arrange thinly sliced radishes in rows just below the almonds on each side. The pale pink edges add a pop of color that feels very spring-appropriate.

Step 8: Build the Olive Border

Place black olives in a line below the radishes on each side, continuing that beautiful layered border look down the platter.

Step 9: Fill the Veggie Sides

Below the olives, add celery sticks (cut into thirds) to one side and cucumber slices to the other. This gives guests variety and makes the tray feel abundant and full.

Step 10: Finish with Cauliflower

Fill any remaining open space between the celery and cucumber sections with cauliflower florets. This completes the tray and makes it look absolutely lush. Step back, admire your work, and maybe snap a photo before anyone touches it.

Claire’s Pro Tips for the Best Veggie Platter

A beautiful healthy snack tray like this is mostly about prep and presentation. A little planning goes a long way.

Here are my favorite tricks for making this Easter appetizer look stunning every single time.

Prep everything the night before. Slice your veggies, drain your olives, and store everything in airtight containers in the fridge. The day of? Just assemble and go. You’ll thank yourself.

Keep your radishes thin. Use a mandoline if you have one — super thin slices look elegant and layer beautifully. Thick chunks look a bit clunky and don’t fan out as nicely.

Dry your veggies well before arranging. Pat everything down with a paper towel after washing. Wet veggies make the hummus runny and nobody wants a soggy bunny face.

Use room-temperature hummus. Cold hummus straight from the fridge is harder to spread and tends to look lumpy. Pull it out 10–15 minutes before assembling for a smooth, pretty finish.

Quick Fixes for Your Easter Veggie Tray

My hummus is spreading too thin and going everywhere.

This usually means the hummus is too warm or the plate is too large. Use a smaller plate and chill the hummus for 10 minutes before spreading. Thicker hummus holds its shape much better.

The bunny ears keep falling over.

Lean the crackers against each other at a slight angle rather than standing them fully upright. You can also tuck broccoli or cauliflower florets behind the ears to prop them up.

The veggies are looking limp and sad.

Submerge carrots and celery in a bowl of ice water for 20 minutes before arranging — they’ll crisp right back up. For cucumbers and radishes, keep them chilled until the last possible moment before plating.

There are gaps in my tray and it looks sparse.

No panic needed. Fill any gaps with extra almonds, cherry tomatoes, or olive halves. This tray is very forgiving — more is more.

The tray looks messy, not pretty.

Work in defined rows and sections rather than scattering randomly. Start from the center (the hummus plate) and build outward in intentional layers. Neat borders make everything look more polished.

Variations and Fun Twists

This Easter veggie tray is incredibly flexible — here are some fun ways to switch it up.

Make it festive for other holidays. Skip the bunny design and arrange veggies into a wreath shape for Christmas, a flag design for the 4th of July, or a heart for Valentine’s Day. Same concept, endless occasions.

Swap the dip. Not a hummus household? Use tzatziki, ranch, baba ganoush, or a whipped feta dip instead. Any thick, spreadable dip works beautifully as the bunny face base.

Go all-organic. Swap in organic versions of everything — especially the cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and cucumbers — for a clean-eating version that still looks equally gorgeous.

Add some cheese. Tuck in cubes of sharp cheddar or pepper jack between the veggie rows for a heartier, more filling platter. Guests who aren’t big veggie eaters will appreciate the option.

Make it kid-friendly. Let the kids help decorate the bunny face. Give them the cherry tomatoes, olives, and bell pepper strips and let them go wild. It’ll be imperfect and adorable.

Serving, Storage and Reheating

This Easter Veggie Tray is best served fresh and cold, straight from the fridge. Lay it out no more than 30–45 minutes before guests arrive so the veggies stay crisp and the hummus stays firm.

If you actually have leftovers (which honestly, I doubt), store each component separately in airtight containers in the fridge. The veggies will keep for 2–3 days; the hummus will last up to a week if sealed well.

There’s no reheating needed here since this is a fully no-cook platter. Just reassemble loosely on a plate and serve cold — it’s honestly just as good the next day with a big salad or tucked into a wrap. Speaking of which, this platter pairs perfectly alongside something like our creamy pea salad with cheese for a full spread.

No-Waste Kitchen Magic

Got veggie odds and ends left over? Don’t toss them — repurpose them!

Leftover broccoli and cauliflower florets can be roasted with olive oil and garlic for a quick weeknight side dish. Toss them in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes and they’re transformed.

Extra celery? Chop it up and add it to chicken salad, tuna salad, or a veggie soup. It keeps well in water in the fridge for up to a week.

The remaining hummus is perfect as a spread for sandwiches, wraps, or toast all week long. Try it inside our grilled cheese burrito copycat for a surprisingly delicious twist.

Cherry tomato and radish scraps? Blend them into a quick salsa or slice into a simple cucumber-tomato salad with lemon and olive oil.

FAQs About This Easter Veggie Tray

Cozy Closing

I really hope this Easter Veggie Tray becomes as much of a tradition in your home as it has in mine. It’s one of those recipes that sounds simple and looks spectacular — which is honestly my favorite kind.

I’d love to see your spin on this Easter Veggie Tray! Drop a comment below with your photos — I’d love to see how you made it your own. Maybe you gave the bunny a different expression, or swapped in some extra veggies — whatever you did, I bet it’s adorable.

This Easter Veggie Tray is so versatile, I just know you’ve got some fun variations already in mind. Now go build that bunny and make your table smile.

I’m Claire Whitmore — a snack board dreamer from Asheville, NC. For me, food isn’t about perfection — it’s about making something that brings people together (and maybe sneaking a handful of almonds before anyone else arrives).