Olympic Rings Appetizer Platter (Print)

Vibrant five-ring appetizer featuring fresh blueberries, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, and more in a stunning arrangement.

# 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 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

# Directions:

01 - Lightly sketch five interlocking circles on a large serving platter or clean surface using a pencil and parchment paper as a guide.
02 - Position blueberries, blue corn tortilla chips, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts in a circular pattern forming the blue ring on the left.
03 - Place yellow cherry tomatoes, diced yellow bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and toasted cashews in a circular shape slightly overlapping below the blue ring to form the yellow ring.
04 - Form the black ring at the top center using black olives, halved black grapes, black bean hummus, and pumpernickel bread rounds, ensuring overlap with adjacent rings.
05 - Create the green ring below the black and red rings by arranging cucumber slices, green grapes, steamed edamame, and fresh basil leaves in a circle.
06 - Complete the formation by placing cherry tomatoes, diced red bell peppers, strawberries, and roasted red pepper hummus in a circular pattern, slightly overlapping black and green rings.
07 - Ensure even distribution and layering within each ring for optimal visual appeal. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It's a show-stopper that looks like it took hours but comes together in just 35 minutes—the perfect secret for when you want to impress without stress
  • Every single ingredient has been chosen for both taste and visual pop, so each ring tells its own flavor story while contributing to something greater
  • It's naturally vegetarian and can easily adapt to gluten-free and vegan diets, meaning there's something beautiful here for everyone at your table
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  • The overlapping is everything—it's not just about the visual of the Olympic rings, it's about the structural integrity of your platter. These overlaps hold the whole composition together and create natural boundaries between flavors and colors.
  • Timing matters for the fresh elements: basil will oxidize, cucumber will soften, and strawberries will weep if they sit too long. Add these in the final 15 minutes before serving if you're making this more than an hour ahead.
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  • Buy your fresh produce the day before and prep it the morning of your event. This timing keeps everything at peak freshness while giving you time to arrange without rushing.
  • If you're worried about color fading or ingredients browning, squeeze a tiny bit of fresh lemon juice over apples, cucumbers, and any cut produce—it keeps them vibrant and adds a subtle brightness that enhances the whole platter.
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