Olympic Rings Appetizer Platter (Print Version)

Colorful five-ring platter combining fresh fruits, nuts, and savory bites in a striking visual presentation.

# 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 shelled 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

# Steps:

01 - On a large serving platter or clean surface, lightly sketch five interlocking circles using a pencil and parchment paper as a guide to establish the arrangement.
02 - Place the blue ring ingredients in a circular pattern on the left side, forming the first ring of the Olympic arrangement.
03 - Arrange the yellow ring ingredients below the blue ring, slightly overlapping adjacent rings as per the Olympic design.
04 - Position the black ring ingredients on the top row center, adjoining the blue and red rings with overlapping edges.
05 - Arrange green ring components below the black ring, overlapping with the yellow ring on one side.
06 - Place the red ring ingredients on the top row right side, overlapping the black ring to complete the interlocking pattern.
07 - Evenly fill each ring with its ingredients, layering for visual appeal, then serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that looks like it took hours but comes together in just 35 minutes, giving you all the glory without the stress
  • Every ring offers completely different flavors and textures, so there's truly something for everyone at your party
  • It celebrates vegetables, fruits, and proteins in a way that feels celebratory rather than obligatory, making it the appetizer people actually remember
02 -
  • Timing is everything: slice your ingredients no more than an hour before assembly, or softer items like tomatoes and avocado will begin to weep and create a soggy foundation
  • The hummus acts as both flavor and structural glue—small strategic dollops in the center of each ring make the whole platter more cohesive and delicious
  • Don't over-crowd the rings; the negative space is part of the beauty and allows each ingredient to shine individually rather than becoming a jumbled mess
03 -
  • Keep your platter cold until guests arrive; ingredients like basil and cheese stay fresher and crisper in the chill, and everything tastes brighter
  • Toast your own nuts and seeds just before assembly—pre-toasted ones from packages have often lost their subtlety, and fresh-toasted ones bring a difference that guests will taste even if they can't quite name it
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