If you're tired of the same old appetizer platters, this Rainbow Charcuterie Board is for you. Overflowing with colors, flavors, and a variety of textures, this board is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
If you like charcuterie boards, try this rainbow fruit platter! Our valentine's charcuterie board, christmas charcuterie board, thanksgiving turkey charcuterie board, fall charcuterie board, and this taco charcuterie board are also great options.
Why I love this health charcuterie board
- Convenient and customizable: Swap out or add your favorite veggies to for a personalized masterpiece. Serving a show stopping appetizer couldn't be easier.
- It's good and good for you: Packed with a rainbow of vegetables, this charcuterie board offers a healthier alternative to traditional party snacks.
- The eye catching presentation: Beyond the delicious taste, this snack board is aesthetically pleasing and a great conversation starter. Just like this Hocus Pocus charcuterie board.
How to make a rainbow charcuterie board
Prepare the vegetables: Cut and wash all of your vegetables into appealing shapes. Arrange them by color on the wooden board.
Arrange the dips: Add hummus, ranch, and any other dip to a small bowl and place them around the board where you see fit.
Get creative: Fill in the gaps with more vegetables, fresh herbs, fresh fruit, or anything else you'd like to add to the board.
Enjoy! Add some serving spoons for ease and allow your guests to help themselves.
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Pro tip: Wash and cut your vegetables ahead of time so they have time to dry before adding to the board. This will avoid excess moisture on your charcuterie board.
Make ahead and storing instructions
Make ahead: You can make this board 2-3 hours ahead of time and store in the fridge covered in plastic wrap until you're ready to serve. This is a great way to save precious time in the kitchen.
How to store: If there are leftovers, you can place them into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator as you would with normal vegetables.
Recipe variations
- Get cheesy - Although white isn't a color of the rainbow, feel free to add feta cheese, cheddar cheese, or your favorite type of cheese to compliment the vegetables. You could also add a snowman cheeseball but remove the snowman details.
- A fruit board - If you'd rather serve a rainbow fruit board, you totally can. Use a variety of different colored fruits and arrange them the same way you would the vegetables.
- Different dips - You can use classic hummus, blue cheese dressing, spicy chipotle mayo, guacamole, pumpkin feta dip, etc.
More colorful recipes
- This birthday cake charcuterie board is another fun appetizer for special events.
- A batch of easy christmas popcorn is the perfect dessert or after school snack during the holidays.
- This red hots cookie recipe makes a great dessert for valentines day or christmas.
- If you're looking for an easy way to elevate this charcuterie board, consider adding a few easy apple roses throughout the board.
Rainbow Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 8 ounces orange baby carrots
- 8 ounces celery sticks
- 8 ounces yellow baby carrots
- 8 ounces purple baby carrots
- 8 ounces broccoli florets
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into discs
- 1 red pepper, sliced into sticks
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces cauliflower florets
- 1 avocado, sliced in half
- 4 ounces red pepper hummus
- 4 ounces ranch dip
Instructions
- Arrange all the vegetables on your medium sized board by color
- Add the dips to the board and enjoy
Notes
Make ahead and storing instructions
Make ahead: You can make this board 2-3 hours ahead of time and store in the fridge covered in plastic wrap until you're ready to serve. This is a great way to save precious time in the kitchen. How to store: If there are leftovers, you can place them into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator as you would with normal vegetables.Recipe variations
- Get cheesy - Although white isn't a color of the rainbow, feel free to add feta cheese, cheddar cheese, or your favorite type of cheese to compliment the vegetables. You could also add a snowman cheeseball but remove the snowman details.
- A fruit board - If you'd rather serve a rainbow fruit board, you totally can. Use a variety of different colored fruits and arrange them the same way you would the vegetables.
- Different dips - You can use classic hummus, blue cheese dressing, spicy chipotle mayo, guacamole, pumpkin feta dip, etc.
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