Tessellation Triangle Appetizer Board (Print)

An artistic board featuring triangle-cut cheeses, fruits, and vegetables arranged in a striking pattern.

# Ingredients:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, sliced into triangles
02 - 3.5 oz Manchego, sliced into triangles
03 - 3.5 oz chilled goat cheese, 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 into triangles if needed
10 - ¼ cup roasted almonds
11 - ¼ cup pomegranate seeds for garnish

→ Optional

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

# Instructions:

01 - Select a clean, large wooden board or platter to use as the base for arranging ingredients.
02 - Carefully slice all cheeses, vegetables, fruits, and crackers into uniform triangular shapes to facilitate close tessellation.
03 - Starting from one corner, alternately position the triangles by color and texture to create a seamless, interlocking geometric pattern.
04 - Continue fitting triangles tightly until the entire board surface is covered with the tessellated arrangement.
05 - Fill any small gaps with pomegranate seeds and roasted almonds, then lightly drizzle honey over goat cheese triangles if desired.
06 - Sprinkle fresh herbs such as thyme or mint atop the board and serve immediately to preserve freshness.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that feels almost too beautiful to eat, but once you do, the interplay of textures and flavors will make you forget all about the presentation
  • No cooking required means you can prep everything ahead and arrange it minutes before guests arrive, giving you back your evening
  • Every bite is different—you get cheese, then fruit, then vegetable—because each triangle touches three others, creating surprising flavor combinations
02 -
  • Uniform size matters more than you think—a mandoline slicer is worth borrowing or buying for this. Uneven pieces break your pattern and frustrate you halfway through.
  • Room temperature cheese is impossible to cut neatly. Everything goes in the refrigerator for at least twenty minutes before you start, and you'll thank yourself when the slices are clean instead of crumbly.
03 -
  • Use a damp kitchen towel under your board so it doesn't slide around while you're arranging—this small trick makes everything feel steadier and more intentional
  • The mandoline slicer is your secret weapon for beets and vegetables. It turns what would be rough, uneven slices into paper-thin perfection that actually fits the tessellation pattern
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