Bauhaus Block Appetizer (Printer View)

Colorful appetizer with red bell pepper, yellow cheese, and blue grapes arranged artfully in geometric blocks.

# Components:

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

# Method steps:

01 - Wash and dry the red bell pepper. Cut into strips, then 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, arrange the bell pepper squares, cheese pieces, and grapes in a grid-like geometric pattern, alternating colors for visual impact.
05 - Optionally brush the peppers lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor.
06 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before presenting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when you really spent fifteen minutes thinking about color.
  • There's something satisfying about eating food that looks intentional and artful instead of accidental.
  • No cooking required means you can make this while still getting ready for your guests.
02 -
  • Cutting your pieces to the exact same size matters more than you'd think—it's the uniformity that makes the arrangement feel intentional rather than haphazard.
  • The platter is part of the dish. A white or light gray background makes those colors sing in a way a busy pattern never will.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer cuts pepper strips with perfect consistency if you want that extra-refined look, though a sharp knife works just as well.
  • The real trick is tasting a tiny piece of everything as you arrange—you'll notice how the sweetness of the grape balances the pepper's slight tang and the cheese's salt.
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