Bauhaus Block Appetizer

# What You 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, for brushing)

05 - Sea salt, to taste

06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Wash and dry the red bell pepper. Slice into strips, then cut into 1-inch squares.

02 - Slice the yellow cheddar or Gouda into uniform 1-inch rectangular blocks.

03 - Rinse and thoroughly dry the seedless grapes.

04 - On a rectangular serving platter, arrange the bell pepper squares, cheese blocks, and grapes in an alternating, geometric grid pattern inspired by Bauhaus design.

05 - Lightly brush the bell pepper pieces with extra-virgin olive oil. 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 Pointers:

01 -

It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent less time than it takes to brew coffee.
No cooking required means you can make it while guests are arriving or the day before without a single worry.
Every element tastes like itself—crisp pepper, creamy cheese, juicy grapes—in perfect balance.

02 -

Cutting everything to uniform size isn't vanity; it's what makes the arrangement readable and the eating experience consistent rather than hit-or-miss.
Dry ingredients obsessively before assembly because any moisture pooling on the platter will make colors run and the whole effect falls apart faster than you'd think.

03 -

A damp paper towel under your serving platter keeps it from sliding around while you're arranging, which is a small thing that prevents frustration.
Cut your cheese and pepper the night before, store them separately in airtight containers, and you've basically eliminated the day-of work.