Olympic Rings Appetizer Platter (Printable)

A visually striking five-ring platter combining fresh fruits, nuts, and cheeses in vibrant color themes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Blue Ring

01 - 1 cup blueberries
02 - 1/2 cup blue corn tortilla chips, broken into bite-sized pieces
03 - 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts

→ Yellow Ring

05 - 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
08 - 1/4 cup toasted cashews

→ Black Ring

09 - 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
10 - 1 cup black grapes, halved
11 - 1/2 cup black bean hummus
12 - 1/2 cup pumpernickel bread, cut into small rounds

→ Green Ring

13 - 1 cup cucumber slices
14 - 1/2 cup green grapes, halved
15 - 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and steamed
16 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

→ Red Ring

17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
19 - 1/2 cup strawberries, halved
20 - 1/4 cup roasted red pepper hummus

# Directions:

01 - Lightly sketch five interlocking circles on a large serving platter or clean surface using pencil and parchment paper as a guide for arrangement.
02 - Place the themed ingredients of each ring in a circular pattern, ensuring the rings slightly overlap to mimic the Olympic symbol.
03 - Position the rings in order: blue on left, black and red on the top row, and yellow and green on the bottom row.
04 - Distribute ingredients evenly within each ring, layering to enhance visual appeal.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It stops people in their tracks—everyone reaches for their phone to photograph it before they even taste a bite
  • Each ring celebrates different flavors and textures, so there's something for everyone at the table
  • Prep is straightforward, but it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen (your secret's safe with me)
  • It's naturally vegetarian, gluten-free friendly, and vegan adaptable, so you're not leaving anyone out
02 -
  • Timing is everything—ingredients like strawberries and basil release moisture and wilt quickly, so add them last and serve soon after arranging, or your rings will start to look sad and soggy within an hour
  • Keep everything cold until the moment of arrangement, but serve at room temperature for maximum flavor; most of these ingredients taste their best when they've had a few minutes to warm up slightly
  • Pat all wet ingredients dry with paper towels before arranging—this single step is what separates a beautiful platter from one that looks weepy and sad
03 -
  • Arrange your platter on a large, shallow white or neutral-colored platter so the colors sing without competition—the platter itself should be invisible, letting the food be the star
  • Use a large coin or small bowl as a guide while arranging each ring, moving it along to keep your circles even and consistent in size
  • Invest two minutes in cutting everything into similar-sized pieces within each ring—consistency of size makes the whole thing look intentional and professional
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