Bauhaus Block Vibrant Appetizer (Printable)

A visually striking dish with colorful bell pepper, yellow cheese, and grapes in a geometric layout.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ 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)
05 - Sea salt, to taste
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Wash and dry the red bell pepper, then cut into 1-inch square 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 pepper pieces, cheese blocks, and grapes in a grid-like geometric pattern, alternating colors for visual effect.
05 - Lightly brush the pepper pieces with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor.
06 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes just 15 minutes and requires zero cooking, so you can spend more time mingling at your own party.
  • The geometric arrangement turns simple ingredients into conversation starters that look like they took hours to perfect.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, making it one of those rare appetizers that works for almost every guest at the table.
02 -
  • Cut everything the day of or just before serving; prep too far ahead and the pepper loses its crisp snap, which is half the appeal.
  • The platter shape matters more than you'd think—a rectangular one naturally leads the eye into the grid pattern in a way that round platters somehow fight against.
03 -
  • A very sharp knife makes all the difference—dull blades will crush the pepper and cause the cheese to crumble, so take 30 seconds to hone your blade before you start.
  • The secret that changed everything for me was using a rectangular platter instead of a round one; it transforms the whole visual impact and makes the grid pattern feel intentional rather than accidental.
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