Olympic Rings Appetizer Platter (Printable)

A colorful platter of five interlocking rings with themed fresh ingredients for vibrant gatherings.

# 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 crumbled blue cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts

→ Yellow Ring

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

→ Black Ring

09 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
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 diced red bell pepper
19 - 1/2 cup strawberries, halved
20 - 1/4 cup roasted red pepper hummus

# Method:

01 - Using a pencil and parchment paper, lightly sketch five interlocking circles on a large serving platter or clean surface as a guide.
02 - Place the themed ingredients within each ring in a circular pattern, ensuring slight overlaps to replicate the Olympic symbol.
03 - Arrange rings starting with blue on the left, then black and red on the top row, followed by yellow and green beneath, matching the Olympic layout.
04 - Distribute ingredients evenly within each ring, layering to create visual appeal and balanced flavor.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but comes together in just 35 minutes
  • Every guest finds something they love within their favorite colored ring, making everyone feel included
  • It's naturally vegetarian, mostly gluten-free with simple swaps, and works for nearly any dietary preference
02 -
  • The secret to keeping everything fresh for 2 hours is to pat your vegetables completely dry after washing and chopping—any excess moisture will wilt your greens and create puddles
  • The rings don't have to be geometrically perfect; in fact, slightly irregular circles feel more homemade and charming, and they're much easier to execute
03 -
  • If you have a nut allergy guest, substitute toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds—they provide the same textural richness and work beautifully in every ring
  • The most important trick I've learned is arranging your ingredients while standing directly above the platter, looking down—this is the view your guests will have, and it's the only angle that matters for visual impact
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