10 fantastic ideas for decorating the table with fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables are essential food on our tables - a vital ingredient in many tasty recipes and a source of vitamins and micro-elements for the fundamental well-being of our bodies. But the usefulness of these foodstuffs does not end here: fruit and vegetables are in fact also excellent substitutes for flowers in the preparation of creative decorations for your tables.

Whether they are centerpieces or placeholders, there are many creations that can be made with fruit and vegetables. The rules are the same as for flower arrangements: create harmonious compositions paying attention to shapes, colors and proportions, preferably using fresh and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Attention to wilting - which will certainly be faster than for flowers - and to the possibility of over-ripe odors..

We suggest below 10 fantastic, creative ideas for decorating your tables.

1. Round tower centerpiece

Create a simple, round centerpiece by placing a pineapple on a plate in the vertical position. You can surround it with citrus slices and insert grapes or pieces of fruit cut into particular shapes on its sides using toothpicks.

2. Butterfly centerpiece

If, on the other hand, you prefer a horizontal composition, create a more elaborate design using fruit pieces or slices and small fruits such as blueberries, raspberries or grapes.

3. Dolphins in glasses

Create cut decorations to be enjoyed by filling glasses with berries. Cut a banana in half and insert it with the stem facing outward - it will look like a leaping dolphin.

4. Placeholder footprints

If you are looking for ideas for alternative table placeholders, these feet made with tangerine slices and pomegranate seeds are perfect.

5. A fruit flower

If simplicity is your watchword, the ideal solution for you is a centerpiece created simply by arranging sliced fruit on a plate: some kiwi slices in the center, the other slices arranged like the rays of the sun or petals of a flower. Simple but wonderful.

6. A piece of the jungle

If you are looking for a spectacular decoration, then this little jungle is for you: a palm tree made with vertically stacked pineapples, monkeys made with bananas, mangoes, citrus fruits and grapes and a carpet of berries and sliced fruit. A truly unique arrangement.

7. At the beach

What's more evocative than two pineapples sipping a cocktail wearing sunglasses? Perfect around the pool!

8. A frog in a pond

In summer, use watermelons to make fantastic decorations. Cut a grove and empty the flesh, place it on a bed of grapes, shaping the peel into the feet, and fill the mouth with balls of watermelon, melon and grapes. Two more pieces of the peel for eye sockets, googly eyes and the fruity frog is ready.

9. Placeholder turtles

Perfect as place cards but also to decorate and provide a healthier snack at a children's party, fruit turtles are very easy to make using kiwis and green grapes.

10. Turtle bowl

We finish with a cute turtle-shaped bowl made by carving a melon and filled it with watermelon balls, grapes and other seasonal fruit. A fantastic dessert!

How about these decorative ideas? They are tasty, aren't they?