The Bauhaus Block Appetizer (Printable)

Colorful squares of red pepper, yellow cheese, and grapes arranged in a striking Bauhaus style.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 tbsp 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 - Cut the yellow cheddar or Gouda into uniform 1-inch rectangular blocks.
03 - Rinse and dry the grapes thoroughly.
04 - On a rectangular serving platter, arrange the bell pepper squares, cheese blocks, and grapes in a geometric, grid-like pattern alternating colors for effect.
05 - Lightly brush the bell pepper pieces with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Takes just 15 minutes but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • Works perfectly for anyone watching their diet—vegetarian, gluten-free, and naturally wholesome.
  • Your guests will Instagram it before eating it, guaranteed.
02 -
  • Cut everything to the same size—if the squares are inconsistent, the whole grid falls apart visually and psychologically.
  • Dry your grapes and pepper thoroughly; any moisture will dull the colors and make the arrangement look careless instead of intentional.
03 -
  • Use a chef's knife sharpened the morning of—dull blades crush the pepper and make cheese blocks uneven.
  • Chill your cheese for 20 minutes before cutting; cold cheese cuts cleaner than room temperature cheese.
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