Tessellation Triangle Appetizer Board (Printable view)

A bold board featuring triangle-shaped cheeses, fruits, and veggies arranged in an interlocking pattern for gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, sliced into triangles
02 - 3.5 oz Manchego, sliced into triangles
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, chilled and cut into triangles

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin triangles
05 - 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into triangles
06 - 1 small cooked beet, sliced into very thin triangles

→ Fruits

07 - 1 large pear, cored and sliced into thin triangles
08 - ½ cup seedless watermelon, cut into small triangles

→ Accompaniments

09 - 3.5 oz whole grain crackers, cut if needed into triangles
10 - ¼ cup roasted almonds
11 - ¼ cup pomegranate seeds

→ Optional

12 - 2 tbsp honey for drizzling
13 - Fresh herbs (thyme or mint) for garnish

# How To Make:

01 - Arrange a clean, large wooden board or platter as the foundation.
02 - Carefully slice all cheeses, vegetables, fruits, and crackers into uniform triangles to facilitate seamless tessellation.
03 - Begin placing the triangles from one corner, alternating colors and textures to form an interlocking geometric pattern while minimizing gaps.
04 - Continue arranging until the entire surface is covered with tightly fitted triangles.
05 - Nestle pomegranate seeds and roasted almonds into any small gaps to enhance visual appeal.
06 - Lightly drizzle honey over goat cheese triangles if desired.
07 - Decorate with fresh thyme or mint leaves and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the kind of appetizer that makes people actually say wow before they eat anything, and that feeling never gets old
  • Everything is prepared ahead, so you're relaxed and enjoying your guests instead of sweating in the kitchen
  • The variety of flavors and textures means there's something for everyone, and the geometric presentation ties it all together like a secret you're sharing
02 -
  • Temperature is everything. Chill your cheeses, cook and cool your beets, and chill your goat cheese. Cold pieces hold their shape better and the whole thing stays crisp longer.
  • Sharp knives are non-negotiable. Dull knives will mash your delicate vegetables and create raggedy edges. Your board deserves better than that.
  • The mandoline is your friend for thin, uniform slices, but respect the blade. Those finger guards exist because mandolines are ruthless. Take your time.
03 -
  • Prep all your cutting the day before and store each ingredient in its own container in the cold. On the day of, assembly becomes almost meditative rather than stressful.
  • If you're nervous about the arrangement, lightly sketch a pattern on a piece of paper first. It takes two minutes and takes the pressure off getting it perfect in the moment.
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