Olympic Rings Appetizer Platter (Printable Version)

Colorful platter featuring five interlocking rings with fresh fruits, nuts, and cheeses for festive gatherings.

# What You 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 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Lightly sketch five interlocking circles on a large platter or clean surface using pencil and parchment paper as a guide.
02 - Place the themed ingredients of each ring in a circular pattern, overlapping adjacent rings to replicate the Olympic symbol.
03 - Position rings starting with blue on the left, black and red on the top row, followed by yellow and green beneath.
04 - Distribute ingredients evenly within each ring, layering for visual interest and balance.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before presentation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that actually tastes as good as it looks, with five completely different flavor profiles in one stunning presentation
  • Zero cooking required means you can spend your time hosting instead of sweating in the kitchen
  • The bright, jewel-toned colors make it Instagram-worthy, yet it feels deeply thoughtful and personal when people realize each ring has its own story
02 -
  • Don't prep ingredients more than 4 hours ahead—cucumbers and tomatoes will start to weep and lose their visual crispness, which defeats half the purpose of this stunning platter
  • The interlocking is more forgiving than you think; aim for the spirit of the Olympic rings rather than exact precision, and your guests will be charmed by the effort rather than critical of geometry
03 -
  • The secret to preventing wilting is misting the platter lightly with water about 20 minutes before serving, then letting it sit uncovered in the fridge—the moisture keeps everything crisp without making it soggy
  • Use a slightly damp paper towel to wipe the platter rim after you're done assembling; it removes any stray crumbs or smudges and makes the presentation look professionally finished
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