Olympic Rings Appetizer Platter (Printable)

A vibrant platter showcasing five colorful interlocking rings with fresh, flavorful ingredients for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Blue Ring

01 - 1 cup blueberries
02 - ½ cup blue corn tortilla chips, broken into bite-sized pieces
03 - ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts

→ Yellow Ring

05 - 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - ½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced
07 - ½ cup pineapple chunks
08 - ¼ cup toasted cashews

→ Black Ring

09 - ½ cup black olives, sliced
10 - 1 cup black grapes, halved
11 - ½ cup black bean hummus
12 - ½ cup pumpernickel bread, cut into small rounds

→ Green Ring

13 - 1 cup cucumber slices
14 - ½ cup green grapes, halved
15 - ½ cup shelled and steamed edamame
16 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves

→ Red Ring

17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
19 - ½ cup strawberries, halved
20 - ¼ cup roasted red pepper hummus

# Directions:

01 - Using a pencil and parchment paper as a guide, lightly sketch five interlocking circles on a large serving platter or clean surface to replicate the Olympic symbol arrangement.
02 - Place the ingredients for the blue ring in a circular pattern corresponding to the leftmost circle, ensuring an even layer and slight overlap with adjacent rings.
03 - Fill the lower left circle with the yellow ring components, layering them neatly and overlapping the blue and green rings slightly to maintain continuity.
04 - Form the black ring in the top center circle with its ingredients, distributing them evenly to highlight color and texture contrast.
05 - Compose the lower right circle using the green ring ingredients, arranging them to overlap subtly with yellow and red rings for cohesive presentation.
06 - Complete the composition by placing the red ring ingredients in the top right circle, achieving overlap with black and green rings to finalize the Olympic interlock effect.
07 - Serve the assembled platter immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that tastes as good as it looks—your guests will be taking photos before they even taste it
  • Zero cooking required means you can prep it ahead and spend time actually enjoying the party instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • The variety of flavors and textures keeps everyone happy, whether they're fruit lovers, olive enthusiasts, or prefer something savory
  • You'll feel proud watching people admire something you created with your own hands
02 -
  • Prep everything dry first before you start assembling—any excess moisture from washing will make your beautiful platter soggy and sad
  • The overlapping of the rings matters more than you think; it's what transforms this from five separate circles into something that feels unified and Olympic in spirit
  • Room temperature ingredients look better and taste better than cold ones pulled straight from the fridge; give them 15 minutes to come to temperature
  • Black olives can overwhelm delicate flavors, so taste one first to make sure yours aren't too salty before committing them to the platter
03 -
  • Use a lazy Susan or rotating platter while you're assembling so you don't have to reach across your work
  • The interlocking doesn't have to be perfect—slight overlap is what matters, and slight imperfections actually make it look more handmade and authentic
  • Freeze your platter for 15 minutes before serving in warm weather so everything stays crisp longer
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