St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Foods Platter: Fun Food for Kids!
Kids absolutely love love love this rainbow foods platter.
There’s always gold at the end of this rainbow fruit and vegetable platter, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
All you have to do is arrange colorful fruits and/or vegetables into a rainbow shape, and you’re good to go – a super fun St. Patricks Day recipe!
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Recommended St. Patrick Day Picture Books
When you’re done playing, snuggle up with these adorable St. Patrick’s Day Picture Books for your little leprechaun.
A Fine St. Patrick’s DayHow to Catch a LeprechaunFiona’s LuckO’Sullivan Stew
You’re My Little Lucky CharmThe Berenstain Bears’ St. Patrick’s DayThe Night Before St. Patrick’s DayPeppa Pig: Peppa Loves St. Patrick’s Day
Also enjoy these wonderful Leprechaun Books or St. Patrick’s Day Board Books with your toddler. It’s the perfect way to tie in the holiday to your Irish activities!
How To Make a Rainbow Foods Platter
To assemble a St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Foods Platter:
Prepare Ingredients: Wash and slice fruits and vegetables as needed. Arrange small bowls for dips or candies.
Create the Rainbow: Start with red foods at the top and work downward in the order of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple). Fan out each color in a curved shape.
Add the Clouds: Place white foods, such as marshmallows or popcorn, at both ends of the rainbow.
St Patricks Day Window Clings
St. Patrick’s Day Pillow CoversSt. Patrick’s Day Door SignsSt Patricks Day Garden Flag
Include Gold Accents: Scatter gold-wrapped chocolates or golden crackers near the clouds for a festive touch.
Serve and Enjoy: Offer dips or small treats alongside the platter for extra variety.
Rainbow Foods Platter Options
If you don’t have the fruits and veggies I’ve used, don’t worry. Here are some variation ideas to inspire you:
Red: strawberries, cherry tomatoes, sliced tomatoes, red peppers, watermelon
Orange: orange peppers, orange slices, orange cherry tomatoes, cantaloupe, carrots
Yellow: pineapple, yellow peppers, banana slices, yellow beets, lemon slices
Green: cucumber, green peppers, broccoli, celery, honeydew
Blue, Indigo and Violet: blueberries, red grapes, concord grapes, red cabbage, blackberries, purple broccoli, eggplant
Clouds: sliced egg whites, veggie or fruit dip cups, cauliflower, mushrooms, mini marshmallows, sliced bananas, bocconcini cheese
Green Tassel EarringsShamrock Clover Dangle EarringsSt. Patrick’s Day Green Leaf Dangle EarringsSterling Silver Heart Four Leaf Clover Earrings
If you want to add an additional layer of fun to this food rainbow, why not give the gives the prepared food and let them build their own rainbows!
I’ll bet they sneak in a taste or two along the way 😀
Easy Printable St. Patrick’s Day Fun!
Don’t let the fun stop! These St. Patrick’s Day printables are designed to make this holiday even more enchanting for your children.
- St. Patrick’s Day Playdough Mats
- St. Patrick’s Day Preschool Activities
- St Patrick Day Yoga Cards
- St. Patrick’s Day Roll and Color Math Games
- St. Patricks’ Day Notebooking
For more delicious Irish recipes!
The Complete Irish Pub Cookbook: Traditional Easy and Simple Recipies for Beginners to Experts
Our Irish Grannies’ Recipes: Comforting and Delicious Cooking From the Old Country to Your Family’s TableReal Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old CountryMy Irish Table: Recipes from the Homeland and Restaurant Eve
my kids would love this! What a fun way to have a healthy snack!
It is… and you can add an additional twist by having your kids create their own food rainbow. Have fun!
Adorable! I’m throwing a St. Patrick’s day party, so I definitely want to include this dish. Pinning!
Have fun! It’s definitely a hit — and a tricky way to get the kids interested in eating healthy 🙂
what a fun way to get kids to eat some healthy foods! Thanks for sharing at our FB Share Day!
Adorable and healthy! I love it!