Bauhaus Block Appetizer (Printable Version)

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

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ 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, to taste
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Wash and dry the red bell pepper. Cut into 1-inch strips, then square them into 1-inch pieces.
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 blocks, and grapes in a grid-like geometric pattern, alternating colors to enhance visual impact.
05 - Optionally brush the bell pepper squares lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before presenting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours planning when it actually takes 15 minutes, making you the hero of any gathering.
  • No cooking means no stress, just clean cuts and smart arrangement that feels intentional and modern.
  • Every bite is a perfect balance of crisp pepper, creamy cheese, and juicy grapes—three textures that actually belong together.
02 -
  • Uneven cuts will make the whole arrangement feel amateur, so invest 30 seconds in cutting each square roughly the same size.
  • The peppers will start to weep slightly if they sit too long, which is why timing your plating close to serving is the real secret.
03 -
  • A vegetable peeler can help you create thin pepper strips that are more elegant than knife cuts if precision intimidates you.
  • Chilling your serving platter for 10 minutes before arranging ensures everything stays crisp longer and the cheese doesn't sweat.
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