Olympic Rings Appetizer Platter (Printable View)

Vibrant platter featuring five colorful interlocking rings with fresh produce, nuts, and cheese for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Blue Ring

01 - 1 cup fresh 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Lightly sketch five interlocking circles on a large serving platter or clean surface using pencil and parchment paper as a placement guide.
02 - Place and evenly layer ingredients for the blue ring in a circular pattern on the left side, ensuring the ring slightly overlaps adjacent rings.
03 - Position the yellow ring’s ingredients in a circular formation beneath the blue ring, overlapping appropriately.
04 - Form the black ring above the yellow ring, beside the blue ring, layering its components evenly.
05 - Place the green ring adjacent to the yellow ring on the bottom right, ensuring overlap with surrounding rings.
06 - Complete the layout by arranging the red ring to the right of the black ring, overlapping adjacent rings to form the interlocking pattern.
07 - Adjust layers for visual appeal and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

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  • It's a show-stopper that requires zero cooking, just thoughtful assembly and a bit of kitchen artistry
  • Each ring offers completely different flavors and textures, so there's something for everyone at your table
  • The visual impact alone makes your guests feel celebrated and special, which honestly is half the magic of entertaining
  • It comes together in just 35 minutes, leaving you time to actually enjoy your party instead of being stuck in the kitchen
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  • The key to this platter staying beautiful is keeping everything cold and dry until the very last moment—moisture is the enemy of visual appeal, so pat-dry your produce before arranging
  • Slight overlaps between rings are intentional and beautiful; they echo the Olympic symbol and create visual flow, but don't overlap so much that you lose the distinct color identity of each ring
  • This is fundamentally a crudités-style platter, so quality of ingredients matters far more than complexity—fresh, vibrant produce will always outshine shortcuts
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  • Chill your serving platter in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling to keep everything cool and fresh longer, extending your serving window by hours
  • Use a large wooden cutting board instead of a platter if you don't have one—it adds warmth and looks even more artisanal, and the natural variations in the wood complement the colorful produce beautifully
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