Try these Pride rainbow party food and drink ideas to make your Pride celebration explode with colour and taste.
We’ve put together a list of easy to make rainbow -themed recipes including vegan and vegetarian options.
Perfect for any Pride celebration.
PRIDE RAINBOW FINGER FOOD
If your Pride celebration involves your guests standing up, or if you are planning a picnic outside, then finger food is always a good idea. Here’s a few rainbow-coloured finger food suggestions that don’t need a knife and fork.
Dips with crudités
Get your 5 a day with this super easy Rainbow veggie platter with dips. Pick your favourite veggies and slice into sticks of every colour such as red, green and yellow bell pepper, carrot, cauliflower florets, purple cabbage (sliced thinly), cucumber, yellow and red heirloom tomatoes (use whole) and broccoli florets.
Then add your favourite dips such as hummus or why not try one of these great dip recipes?
Homemade Rainbow pizza (vegetarian)
We all love a pizza and this recipe looks amazing because although you can buy pizza bases ready- made, this one shows you how to make your own. Then add in some colourful veggies and watch your guests fight for the last slice.
Fresh Rainbow rolls with Miso Peanut sauce (vegan)
This super healthy recipe requires no cooking at all which is always a bonus and looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. With its Asian flavour and low calorie count it is sure to be a hit with your party guests.
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/fresh-rainbow-rolls-with-miso-peanut-sauce-vegan/
PRIDE RAINBOW SALADS & SIDES
For those of you who want their guests to dig in and use cutlery here are some healthy ideas for rainbow salads and sides guaranteed to brighten up any main course.
Rainbow Carrot Ribbon salad
A salad that is amazing to look at and tastes great as well. You will need to source heirloom carrot varieties as they come in several colours including purple to give your salad the rainbow wow factor. Why not try to grow your own? As this is a recipe from the U.S. it mentions arugula – also known as rocket in the U.K. To make it vegan replace the Parmesan with a vegan cheese.
https://www.prouditaliancook.com/2013/07/rainbow-carrot-ribbon-salad.html
Raw Rainbow Pad Thai
Thai food is always a firm favourite for any dinner party and this one has plenty of extra veggies in it to make it super colourful. Although the recipe calls for a spiralizer you can just slice your veggies thinly if you don’t have one.
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/rainbow-veggie-pad-thai-noodles/
Rainbow coleslaw (vegetarian)
Coleslaw is the prefect accompaniment to any Pride BBQ and this recipe is so vibrant in colour. If you want to make this recipe vegan, then swap out the honey for agave nectar or other natural sugar. Plus Cilantro is known as coriander in the U.K.
https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/rainbow-slaw-salad/cb5b88d0-b382-4f29-94c8-33b7890e095c
PRIDE RAINBOW SWEET TREATS
There’s no better way to complete a Pride celebration menu than with a choice of sweet desserts and cakes.
Rainbow fruit skewers
Here is an ideal option for your health-conscious Pride party guests. A colourful array of fresh fruit on skewers. Easy to make, good to look at and extremely tasty.
Rainbow Cupcakes
Perfect for kids and adults alike these brightly coloured cupcakes are perfect for any occasion particularly Pride. Why not get the kids to help with the baking and decorating? You could even use edible flowers.
Rainbow Layer Cake
If you are looking for a showstopper then this is the cake for you. It will look perfect as the centrepiece of your table and your guests will be very impressed. You can add rainbow sprinkles or other colourful decorations to it if you want even more colour.
Pride Rainbow themed drinks
No party is complete without a glass of something refreshing to drink. So, here’s a couple of rainbow cocktail recipes that taste and look delicious.
Rainbow Paradise
This coconut and pineapple fruity number will get your taste buds popping. Plus, the lovely layered colours just say “drink me”
https://www.hy-vee.com/recipes-ideas/recipes/rainbow-paradise-cocktail
Rainbow Spritzer
For those who prefer a non-alcoholic cocktail and for the kids too. This fruity little number will make your guests feel properly looked after.
