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Ultimate Rainbow Snack Board

A vibrant, interactive, and kid-friendly party platter featuring a rainbow of colorful fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and dippable snacks. This build-your-own board encourages fun and caters to various tastes and dietary preferences. It's the perfect centerpiece for a stress-free celebration that both kids and adults will love.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup hummus or ranch dip
  • 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt mixed with 1 tsp honey
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup strawberry halves
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1/2 cup rolled ham or pepperoni slices
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 orange bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese cubes
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup cucumber wheels
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1 green apple, sliced and brushed with lemon juice
  • 1 cup green grapes
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup purple grapes
  • 1 cup popcorn
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup whole wheat crackers
  • 4 slices cheese for cutting into shapes
  • 1/2 cup breadsticks

Equipment

  • Large wooden board, platter, or baking sheet
  • Small bowls or ramekins (for dips)
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Cookie cutters (assorted shapes)
  • Brush (for lemon juice)
  • Skewers (optional, for assembly)

Method
 

  1. 1. Prepare your canvas: Place your large wooden board, platter, or baking sheet on a clean, flat surface.
  2. 2. Position the dips: Place small bowls or ramekins on the board first. Fill one with hummus or ranch and another with the honey-sweetened Greek yogurt.
  3. 3. Create the red & pink section: Arrange cherry tomatoes, strawberry halves, raspberries, and rolled ham or pepperoni near one of the bowls.
  4. 4. Build the orange & yellow section: Place baby carrots, orange bell pepper strips, cheddar cheese cubes, pineapple chunks, and any yellow vegetables (like yellow cherry tomatoes) in an adjacent area.
  5. 5. Assemble the green section: Add cucumber wheels, sugar snap peas, lemon-brushed green apple slices, and clusters of green grapes.
  6. 6. Add the blue & purple section: Scatter blueberries and purple grapes. If available, add purple-colored crackers or chips.
  7. 7. Fill gaps with 'clouds': Use popcorn, pretzel sticks, whole wheat crackers, cheese slices cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters, and breadsticks to fill any empty spaces and create a balanced, abundant look.
  8. 8. Serve immediately: Provide small plates and napkins. Encourage guests to explore the rainbow and create their own snack combinations.

Notes

For allergies, label dips clearly and keep major allergens separate. To prevent browning, brush apple slices with lemon juice. All components can be prepped ahead and stored separately; assemble the board just before serving. Customize with other kid-friendly items like mini meatballs, fun-shaped pasta salad, or mini muffins. For a neater option, use sectioned plates for individual servings.