Bauhaus Block appetizer (Printable)

Colorful blocks of bell pepper, cheese, and grapes arranged in a striking geometric pattern.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash and dry the red bell pepper, then cut into 1-inch square pieces.
02 - Cut the cheese into uniform 1-inch rectangular blocks.
03 - Rinse and dry the grapes thoroughly.
04 - On a rectangular serving platter, arrange the bell pepper, cheese, and grapes in a grid pattern, alternating colors to enhance visual appeal.
05 - Optionally, lightly brush the bell pepper pieces with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's that rare appetizer that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent fifteen minutes with a knife.
  • People actually remember this one because the colors hit different, and honestly, it photographs so well your friends will ask for the recipe.
  • No heat required means you can prep it while managing a hundred other things, or make it ahead and just arrange it when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Cutting everything the same size isn't just pretty—it actually makes eating this more pleasant because you get a balanced bite of pepper, cheese, and grape every time.
  • The order you arrange pieces in matters more than you'd think; if you dump everything on the platter at once it looks chaotic, but if you place them row by row with intention, it transforms into actual art.
03 -
  • A long, thin platter makes the geometric pattern read better than a round one—the lines become more obvious and the whole thing feels more intentional.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, you can prep all the components in containers the night before and assemble it in literally three minutes while people arrive.
Return