Bauhaus Block Appetizer (Print Version)

Vibrant blocks of pepper, cheese, and grapes arranged geometrically for a colorful starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch square strips

→ Cheese

02 - 4 ounces 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 and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Wash and dry the red bell pepper. Slice into strips and then cut into 1-inch squares.
02 - Slice the yellow cheddar or Gouda into uniform 1-inch rectangular blocks.
03 - Rinse and dry the seedless grapes thoroughly.
04 - On a rectangular serving platter, place the red bell pepper, cheese blocks, and grapes in a grid-like geometric pattern, alternating colors to evoke Bauhaus design.
05 - Optionally brush the pepper squares lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before presenting.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honestly takes about 15 minutes from start to table.
  • No cooking required means you can prep it while doing a hundred other things and still impress everyone.
  • The combination of textures and colors naturally draws people in—it's as much about visual pleasure as taste.
02 -
  • Cut everything before assembling—trying to arrange pieces while you're still cutting is when mistakes happen and your grid falls apart.
  • The size of your platter matters more than you'd think; a rectangular shape echoes the Bauhaus aesthetic and makes the geometric arrangement sing.
03 -
  • Use a sharp chef's knife and a cutting board you love—dull knives create irregular pieces, and precision is half the magic of this dish.
  • Chill your cheese for 30 minutes before cutting; cold cheese cuts cleaner and holds its shape more confidently on the platter.
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