Bauhaus Block appetizer (Printable)

A colorful appetizer showcasing red bell pepper, yellow cheese, and blue grapes in a geometric layout.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

→ Cheese

02 - 4 oz yellow cheddar or Gouda, cut into 1-inch rectangular blocks

→ Fruit

03 - 24 blue or black seedless grapes

→ Extras

04 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional, for brushing)
05 - Sea salt, to taste
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Wash and dry the red bell pepper. Cut into strips, then slice into 1-inch squares.
02 - Slice the cheese into uniform 1-inch rectangular blocks.
03 - Rinse and dry the grapes thoroughly.
04 - On a rectangular serving platter, place the pepper, cheese, and grapes in a grid-like, geometric pattern reminiscent of Bauhaus art, alternating colors for visual interest.
05 - Optionally, lightly brush the peppers with olive oil and season with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Present immediately, or chill up to 30 minutes prior to serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Takes fifteen minutes but looks like you spent hours planning it.
  • No cooking required, so your kitchen stays cool and calm.
  • Works for vegetarians, vegans with one swap, and gluten-free diets without any fuss.
02 -
  • The pepper's moisture is your enemy—pat it completely dry or it will weep onto the platter and blur your color blocks.
  • Cutting uniform pieces takes a moment longer but transforms this from scattered ingredients into an actual composition that stops people in their tracks.
03 -
  • Keep everything cold until the last moment—the contrast of temperature makes each element taste more like itself.
  • Arrange your platter just before guests arrive so the colors stay vivid and the pepper doesn't begin to soften.
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