Pointillism Dot Matrix (Printable)

Vibrant vegetable purees and sauces arranged artistically for a unique blend of flavors and textures.

# Components:

→ Vegetable Purees

01 - 2.8 oz beetroot, cooked and pureed
02 - 2.8 oz carrot, cooked and pureed
03 - 2.8 oz green peas, cooked and pureed
04 - 2.8 oz yellow bell pepper, roasted and pureed

→ Sauces & Creams

05 - 2.1 oz Greek yogurt
06 - 1.4 oz crème fraîche
07 - 1 tablespoon basil pesto
08 - 1 tablespoon red pepper coulis
09 - 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction

→ Garnishes & Accents

10 - 0.7 oz pickled red onions, finely diced
11 - 0.7 oz microgreens
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds
13 - 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
14 - Edible flower petals (optional)
15 - Sea salt flakes, to taste
16 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Blend each vegetable separately with a pinch of salt and a few drops of olive oil until smooth. Transfer each puree to a small piping bag or squeeze bottle.
02 - Place Greek yogurt and crème fraîche in separate piping bags. Place basil pesto, red pepper coulis, and balsamic reduction in separate squeeze bottles.
03 - On each serving plate, scatter dots and tiny mounds of each puree, sauce, and cream in a varied, non-touching pattern across the entire surface to create a pointillist effect.
04 - Carefully sprinkle diced pickled onions, microgreens, toasted sesame seeds, pomegranate seeds, and edible flower petals (if using) over and around the dots for additional texture and color.
05 - Finish with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately to preserve the visual presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every single bite is a surprise—you never know which flavor combination you'll get, keeping your palate completely engaged.
  • It looks restaurant-quality stunning, making even a simple dinner feel like an occasion worth celebrating.
  • You control every element, so you can adapt it to whatever vegetables you have on hand or what's calling to you that day.
02 -
  • Make all your purees the day before if you need to—they actually intensify in flavor overnight and you'll have zero stress on serving day.
  • The moment a puree hits the plate, it starts to oxidize and lose its vibrant color, so work quickly and confidently rather than fussing over it too much.
  • Seasoning each puree individually is non-negotiable—a bland beetroot puree will drag down the whole composition, so taste as you blend.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for exactly two minutes before using—this transforms them from pleasant to genuinely unforgettable in terms of flavor.
  • Chill your plates for fifteen minutes before plating if you have time; it keeps everything fresher looking and the temperature stays more stable.
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