Olympic Rings Appetizer Platter (Printable Format)

A colorful five-ring platter with fresh fruits, nuts, and cheeses arranged for a striking presentation.

# What's Needed:

→ 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 halved strawberries
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 guide.
02 - Place the blue ring ingredients—blueberries, blue corn tortilla chips, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts—in a circular pattern to form the leftmost Olympic ring.
03 - Form the yellow ring below the blue ring with yellow cherry tomatoes, diced yellow bell pepper, pineapple chunks, and toasted cashews.
04 - Arrange the black ring on the top row between the blue and red rings using sliced black olives, black grapes, black bean hummus, and pumpernickel bread rounds.
05 - Place the green ring beneath the black ring, overlapping slightly with the yellow ring, using cucumber slices, green grapes, steamed edamame, and fresh basil leaves.
06 - Form the red ring on the top right, aligning with the black ring, with cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, strawberries, and roasted red pepper hummus.
07 - Ensure each ring overlaps adjacent rings subtly to mimic the Olympic symbol, filling evenly for an appealing presentation. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to two hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that looks impossibly elegant but requires zero cooking skills, just a little creativity and patience
  • Every bite offers a completely different flavor experience, from sweet pineapple to tangy blue cheese to fresh basil
  • It genuinely works for any occasion—celebrations, casual gatherings, or when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen
02 -
  • Don't assemble this more than 2-3 hours ahead of serving—some ingredients like cucumber will begin to release water and soften the cracker underneath, making the texture less satisfying
  • The overlapping circles must be deliberate and intentional, not haphazard, or the Olympic ring concept gets lost and it just looks like a random platter
  • Fresh basil, fresh strawberries, and ripe tomatoes are non-negotiable; they're what transform this from decorative to genuinely delicious
03 -
  • Pat all cut vegetables dry with paper towels before arranging—excess moisture is the enemy of presentation and will cause ingredients to slip and slide
  • Arrange ingredients in a gentle spiral pattern within each ring rather than filling it randomly; it looks infinitely more intentional and professional
  • Keep a damp paper towel nearby while assembling to wipe your hands and prevent oils from smudging the platter's presentation
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