Tessellation Triangle Appetizer Board (Printable Version)

An artistic board with cheeses, fruits, and veggies cut into triangles and arranged in an interlocking pattern.

# 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 thinly into 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 tablespoons honey for drizzling
13 - Fresh herbs such as thyme or mint for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Select a clean, large wooden board or platter to serve as the base for assembling the tiles.
02 - Cut all cheeses, vegetables, fruits, and crackers into uniform, similarly sized triangles to facilitate a tessellating pattern.
03 - Starting at one corner of the board, arrange the triangles by alternating colors and textures, fitting each piece tightly against adjacent ones to create an interlocking geometric design.
04 - Continue placing triangles until the entire surface of the board is filled with a seamless pattern.
05 - Fill any small gaps with pomegranate seeds and roasted almonds to enhance color and texture contrast.
06 - Optionally drizzle honey lightly over the goat cheese triangles for added sweetness.
07 - Garnish with fresh herbs such as thyme or mint and serve immediately to maintain freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that requires zero cooking—pure prep work and creative arrangement
  • Every bite is different because you're layering contrasting textures and flavors in one piece
  • Your guests will spend an extra five minutes just taking photos before eating, which honestly feels like a compliment to your effort
02 -
  • Humidity is your silent enemy—if your kitchen is warm, keep your board in a cool place until the very last moment before serving, and consider chilling the board itself beforehand
  • Wet ingredients like cucumber release moisture over time, so place them just before serving if possible, and pat all vegetables completely dry before cutting
  • The mandoline is optional but genuinely life-changing for thin, uniform slices. If you don't have one, a vegetable peeler can create beautiful thin ribbons that you can fold into triangles
03 -
  • A damp towel under your board prevents it from sliding as you arrange—this small detail saves your careful geometry from shifting
  • Cut all ingredients on separate cutting boards to prevent flavors from mingling and colors from bleeding onto pale cheeses before you want them to
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