Colorful Vegetable Rainbow Board (Printable Version)

Fresh vegetables arranged in rainbow order for a vibrant, healthy, and easy appetizer platter.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Red & Orange Vegetables

01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

→ Yellow & Green Vegetables

05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 cup yellow grape tomatoes
07 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced into rounds
08 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
09 - 1 cup broccoli florets

→ Blue & Purple Vegetables

10 - 1 cup purple cauliflower florets
11 - 1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup radishes, sliced
13 - 1/2 cup black olives (optional, for color contrast)

→ Dip

14 - 1 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
15 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt dip or ranch (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Slice, peel, and cut each vegetable as specified.
03 - Arrange vegetables on a large serving board in rows or concentric circles by color, starting with reds and progressing to purples to create a rainbow effect.
04 - Place hummus and optional dip in small bowls near or on the serving board.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and visually appealing
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Swap in seasonal vegetables such as asparagus snap peas or endive as desired
  • Add cubes of cheese or roasted chickpeas for extra protein
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for clean vegetable slices
  • Arrange vegetables by color for maximum visual impact
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