Bauhaus block vibrant appetizer

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

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

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

03 - Rinse and dry the seedless grapes thoroughly.

04 - Arrange the bell pepper squares, cheese blocks, and grapes on a rectangular serving platter in a grid-like, geometric pattern, alternating colors for striking visual effect.

05 - Lightly brush the bell pepper pieces with extra-virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired.

06 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before presenting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It takes 15 minutes total and makes you look like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
No cooking required means you can make it while wearing white and never worry about splatters.
It's the rare appetizer that tastes as good as it looks, with bright pepper snap and creamy cheese in every bite.

02 -

Cut everything to roughly the same size so the arrangement doesn't look haphazard; uniformity is what makes this feel intentional rather than random.
Pat everything dry before serving; any excess moisture will make the pepper weep and the grapes slip around on the platter.

03 -

Use a sharp knife and a clean cutting board for cheese to avoid smudging and ensure clean blocks that catch the light.
If you're prepping ahead, store the ingredients separately in the refrigerator and assemble no more than 30 minutes before serving so everything stays bright and crisp.