Rainbow Pride Spectrum Board (Print View)

A vibrant grazing board featuring fresh ingredients arranged by rainbow colors for stunning presentation.

# Components:

→ Red

01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
03 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
04 - 1/2 cup raspberries

→ Orange

05 - 1 cup orange bell pepper strips
06 - 1 cup mandarin segments
07 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
08 - 1/2 cup baby carrots

→ Yellow

09 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
10 - 1 cup yellow bell pepper strips
11 - 1/2 cup yellow cherry tomatoes
12 - 1/2 cup cheddar cheese cubes

→ Green

13 - 1 cup green grapes
14 - 1 cup cucumber slices
15 - 1/2 cup sugar snap peas
16 - 1/2 cup guacamole (served separately)

→ Blue

17 - 1 cup blueberries
18 - 1/2 cup blue corn tortilla chips
19 - 1/2 cup blackberries
20 - 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles

→ Purple

21 - 1 cup purple grapes
22 - 1/2 cup blackberries
23 - 1/2 cup purple cauliflower florets
24 - 1/2 cup dried figs, halved

→ Serving Accompaniments

25 - 1 box assorted gluten-free crackers
26 - 1 small bowl hummus

# Directions:

01 - Wash, slice, and halve all fruits and vegetables as specified, sorting them strictly by color group.
02 - On a large rectangular or oval serving board, create gentle, curving lines beginning with the red group and progressing through orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
03 - Distribute each group of ingredients along their respective color lines, maintaining clear separation to preserve visual vibrancy.
04 - Position dips, cheeses, and crackers in small bowls or nestled within their color sections for easy access.
05 - Fill any empty spaces with extra fruit, vegetables, or crackers to ensure a full and abundant presentation.
06 - Present immediately to showcase the colorful arrangement and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that sits on the table looking like edible art, and guests will absolutely photograph it before diving in.
  • Zero cooking required means you can spend your energy on the visual magic instead of sweating over a stove.
  • Everyone finds something they love because you've got six different color sections with varied textures and flavors all in one place.
02 -
  • Prep everything as close to serving time as possible—if tomatoes sit cut for hours, they'll weep and make everything soggy. Aim for about 30 minutes before your guests arrive.
  • The key to colors not bleeding together is actually in the spacing and arrangement, not in keeping them apart with barriers. Let the natural arrangement tell the story. When I first made this, I tried to use parchment dividers, and it looked fussy. The board is more striking when it's just the food creating the definition.
03 -
  • The moment before you place things on the board, lay out all your prep in their color groups on the counter. This lets you see what balance feels right and catch any color gaps before they're on the main event.
  • If any of your items start to oxidize or dry out slightly, a very light misting with water from a spray bottle in the last moments brings them back to life—it's like you're giving the whole board a little spa moment right before service.
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