Cubist Deconstruction Appetizer (Printable)

Geometric-cut vegetables, fruits, and feta create a vibrant, fresh appetizer with contrasting textures and flavors.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small cucumber, peeled
02 - 1 medium golden beet, cooked and peeled
03 - 1 medium watermelon radish, peeled
04 - 1 ripe avocado

→ Cheese

05 - 3.5 oz feta cheese block

→ Fruit

06 - 1 ripe mango, peeled

→ Garnishes & Seasoning

07 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
10 - Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
11 - Microgreens or fresh herbs (basil, cilantro) for garnish

# Method:

01 - Slice all vegetables and fruits into various geometric shapes approximately 0.4 inches thick using a sharp knife or small cookie cutters.
02 - Cut the feta cheese into geometric cubes or prisms to complement the presentation.
03 - Place vegetable, fruit, and cheese shapes side-by-side on a large flat platter without overlapping to create a cubist-style mosaic.
04 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice evenly over the composition.
05 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper over the arrangement.
06 - Top with microgreens or fresh herbs for color and freshness.
07 - Present immediately to maintain sharp lines and vibrant colors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter—guests will actually pause before eating because the presentation is so deliberately striking
  • No cooking required means you can put this together in under 30 minutes, even if your kitchen skills are shaky
  • Each bite is a flavor adventure with watermelon radish sweetness, creamy avocado, tangy feta, and crisp cucumber all in one thoughtful arrangement
02 -
  • Prep everything before you start arranging—once you begin placing pieces, you want to move with flow and intention, not scramble back to the cutting board
  • The avocado browns faster than you'd think, so add it second-to-last, right before the final seasoning and garnish
  • A dull knife will turn your geometric shapes into sad, crushed pieces. Sharpen yours beforehand and you'll feel the difference immediately
03 -
  • Arrange everything on a platter that's been chilled in the fridge for 10 minutes—cold surfaces keep vegetables crisper longer and make the whole thing feel more composed
  • If you're serving this at a dinner party, do all your cutting an hour before guests arrive, then arrange and season in the 10 minutes before you bring it to the table—this way everything is at its peak when people see it
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