Pin It A whimsical, vibrant platter featuring an array of colorful fruits, vegetables, dips, and treats arranged in a magical rainbow design—perfect for parties, kids gatherings, or a festive snack.
Ingredients
- Fruits: 1 cup strawberries, sliced 1 cup mandarin orange segments 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 cup green grapes, halved 1 cup blueberries 1 cup purple grapes or blackberries
- Vegetables: 1 cup baby carrots 1 cup yellow bell pepper strips 1 cup cucumber slices 1 cup purple cauliflower florets (or radishes)
- Dips: 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (for fruit) 1/2 cup hummus (for vegetables)
- Treats & Extras: 1/2 cup mini marshmallows 1/4 cup pastel candy coated chocolates (optional) Edible glitter or gold sprinkles (optional) Unicorn shaped cookies or crackers (store bought or homemade, optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
- Step 2:
- On a large board or platter, arrange the fruits and vegetables in rainbow arcs, starting with red and moving through orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
- Step 3:
- Place the yogurt dip in a small bowl and set near the fruit side; place the hummus in another bowl near the vegetables.
- Step 4:
- Add mini marshmallows at one end of the rainbow to resemble clouds.
- Step 5:
- Sprinkle with edible glitter or gold sprinkles for a magical touch, if using.
- Step 6:
- Fill in any gaps with pastel chocolates and unicorn shaped cookies or crackers.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately and encourage guests to dip and enjoy!
Pin It Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Small bowls for dips Paring knife Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (yogurt), gluten (if using standard cookies/crackers), and possible nuts/soy in candy or dips. Always verify ingredient labels for gluten, dairy, or nut contamination if serving to guests with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 160 Total Fat: 2 g Carbohydrates: 35 g Protein: 3 g
Pin It Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits are best for vibrant colors on the board?
Strawberries, mandarins, pineapples, green and purple grapes, blueberries create a bright, appealing rainbow effect.
- → Which dips complement this colorful platter?
Vanilla Greek yogurt pairs well with fruits, while hummus enhances the fresh vegetable flavors.
- → Can this snack be adapted for vegan diets?
Yes, substituting plant-based yogurt and hummus ensures the board remains vegan-friendly without losing flavor.
- → How to add a magical touch to the presentation?
Sprinkle edible glitter or gold sprinkles and arrange mini marshmallows as ‘clouds’ to enhance the whimsical theme.
- → What are good alternatives for the decorative treats?
Pastel candy-coated chocolates or unicorn-shaped cookies provide colorful accents and fun textures.