Tessellation Triangle Appetizer Board (Printable)

An artful board featuring triangular cuts of cheeses, fruits, and vegetables arranged seamlessly for a bold presentation.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 very thin into triangles

→ Fruits

07 - 1 large pear, cored and sliced into thin triangles
08 - 0.5 cup seedless watermelon, cut into small triangles

→ Accompaniments

09 - 3.5 oz whole grain crackers, cut if needed into triangles
10 - 0.25 cup roasted almonds
11 - 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds for garnish

→ Optional

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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Arrange a clean, large wooden board or platter as the serving base.
02 - Carefully slice all cheeses, vegetables, fruits, and crackers into uniform triangles to facilitate tessellation.
03 - Begin placing the triangles from one corner of the board, alternating colors and textures to form an interlocking geometric pattern.
04 - Continue arranging until the entire board is covered, fitting pieces tightly to minimize gaps.
05 - Fill any small gaps with pomegranate seeds and roasted almonds for visual interest.
06 - Lightly drizzle honey over goat cheese triangles if desired.
07 - Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly impressive but takes just 35 minutes to create—your guests won't believe you made it yourself
  • Every bite is a different flavor combination because you're mixing textures and tastes in one artful arrangement
  • It's naturally vegetarian and endlessly adaptable, so whether you're feeding your best friend or a crowd with dietary preferences, you've got this
02 -
  • Cut everything as close to serving time as possible—especially the pear and cucumber. They dry out faster than you'd think, and they're most beautiful when they're still fresh and glistening.
  • A mandoline is your secret weapon for paper-thin vegetable slices, but be careful with your fingers. Seriously. I learned that the hard way. If you use one, invest in a cut guard.
03 -
  • A sharp knife is non-negotiable. Dull blades crush soft cheeses and bruise vegetables. If your knife has gotten dull, this is the moment to invest in sharpening or a new one.
  • Arrange your pieces tightly together as if you're doing a puzzle. The closer they fit, the more impressive the geometric effect. Leave gaps and it loses its magic.
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