Olympic Rings Interlocking Platter (Print)

A visually stunning platter with five intertwining colorful rings showcasing fresh, vibrant ingredients.

# Components:

→ 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 tbsp 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

# Directions:

01 - On a large serving platter or clean surface, lightly sketch five interlocking circles with a pencil using parchment paper as a template to guide the arrangement.
02 - Arrange the blue ring ingredients in a circular pattern on the left side, layering blueberries, blue corn tortilla chips, blue cheese, and toasted walnuts to cover the area evenly.
03 - Position the yellow ring ingredients below the blue ring, forming a circle with yellow cherry tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, pineapple chunks, and toasted cashews.
04 - Create the black ring at the top center by arranging black olives, black grapes, black bean hummus, and pumpernickel bread rounds in a neat circle overlapping adjacent rings slightly.
05 - Below the black ring and overlapping the yellow ring, arrange cucumber slices, green grapes, shelled steamed edamame, and fresh basil leaves in a circular form.
06 - Complete the layout by arranging cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, strawberries, and roasted red pepper hummus into a circle, overlapping with the black and green rings to the right.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain freshness.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It looks so impressive that people assume you spent hours in the kitchen, when really it takes just 35 minutes and zero cooking time
  • Every bite is a different flavor adventure—sweet, savory, tangy, fresh—all on one stunning platter
  • It naturally accommodates so many dietary preferences that everyone at your table feels included and celebrated
02 -
  • The order of the Olympic rings matters—blue, yellow, black, green, red—but more importantly, your overlapping should be intentional and even so the rings feel interlocked, not scattered
  • Prep everything before you start arranging; once you begin building the platter, you want to work quickly so nothing wilts or dries out
  • The hummus spreads are your glue—they hold the bread rounds in place and tie each ring's flavors together, so don't skip them thinking they're just filler
03 -
  • If you're transporting this platter, arrange it at your destination rather than trying to move it; the jostling will scatter everything and break the visual magic
  • Serve this with a light white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or even a crisp sparkling water with lemon—the brightness of the platter calls for equally bright beverages
  • Have small plates and napkins nearby because people will graze, and the platter will evolve as they eat—that's part of the experience
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