Olympic Rings Colorful Platter (Printable)

Color-themed five-ring platter with fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, and spreads for a vibrant, shareable starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 shelled and steamed edamame
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

# How to Make It:

01 - Lightly sketch five interlocking circles on a large serving platter or clean surface, using a pencil and parchment paper as a template.
02 - Place each ring’s ingredients in a circular pattern, ensuring slight overlap between adjacent rings to emulate the Olympic symbol.
03 - Position rings in Olympic order: blue on the left, black and red on the top row, followed by yellow and green beneath.
04 - Distribute ingredients evenly within each ring, arranging layers for appealing presentation.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that actually tastes incredible, not just looks good on Instagram
  • Prep-only means you can make it hours ahead and genuinely relax when guests arrive
  • Every ring has completely different flavor profiles, so there's something for everyone without compromising the vision
  • It's naturally vegetarian and easily adaptable for vegan and gluten-free guests, which I've learned is the secret to hosting stress-free
02 -
  • The overlap is not optional; it's what makes this work visually and prevents it from looking like five separate appetizers
  • Prep your soft elements last, strawberries and tomatoes especially, so they don't weep moisture onto the platter
  • If you're worried about the platter tipping or moving, use a slightly damp paper towel underneath to anchor it
03 -
  • Invest in a truly large platter or board because the visual impact relies on space and breathing room around the rings
  • Chill your platter in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling if your kitchen is warm; condensation is the enemy
  • The moment you plate this is the moment to take your photo because berries start releasing juice within an hour, especially strawberries
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