# Components:
→ Mini Bagels
01 - 10 mini bagels, plain or assorted
→ Cream Cheese Base
02 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
04 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings for Colored Rings
05 - 2 tbsp finely chopped black olives
06 - 2 tbsp finely chopped yellow bell pepper
07 - 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill or chives
08 - 2 tbsp finely diced tomatoes or roasted red peppers
09 - 2 tbsp finely chopped purple cabbage or blue food coloring
→ Decoration
10 - 10 small fresh basil leaves
11 - Edible gold dust or sesame seeds (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Slice mini bagels in half horizontally and arrange cut-side up on a large serving platter, forming five interlocking Olympic rings.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Distribute the cream cheese mixture evenly into five small bowls and incorporate each respective topping: black olives, yellow bell pepper, dill or chives, tomatoes or roasted red peppers, and purple cabbage or blue food coloring, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Spread each colored cream cheese mixture generously onto two bagel halves, matching the Olympic ring colors.
05 - Place decorated bagels on the platter, overlapping slightly to replicate the Olympic rings formation.
06 - Top each ring with a fresh basil leaf and optionally sprinkle with edible gold dust or sesame seeds to create a medal-like effect.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.
