Pointillism Dot Matrix Art (Print out)

A colorful fusion dish with vegetable purees and textured accents arranged artistically on the plate.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetable Purees

01 - 2.8 oz beetroot, cooked and pureed
02 - 2.8 oz carrot, cooked and pureed
03 - 2.8 oz green pea, 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 tbsp basil pesto
08 - 1 tbsp red pepper coulis
09 - 1 tbsp balsamic reduction

→ Garnishes & Accents

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

# How to Make It:

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, arrange dots and small mounds of each puree, sauce, and cream in a scattered, non-touching pattern, varying sizes and colors for a pointillist effect.
04 - Sprinkle diced pickled onions, microgreens, toasted black sesame seeds, pomegranate seeds, and edible flower petals (if using) over and around the dots for texture and color contrast.
05 - Season with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately to preserve the visual presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that sits on the border between art and food, making your guests feel like they're dining in a gallery
  • Every bite delivers unexpected flavor combinations because you control exactly which dots you taste together
  • The preparation becomes meditative—there's something deeply satisfying about creating something so visually intentional
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—cold purees won't pipe cleanly, and cold plates will make your beautiful composition look dull. Bring everything to room temperature and warm your plates gently.
  • The order of plating is crucial. Always plate your purees and sauces first, then add garnishes last. Once you add the soft accents, you can't rearrange without losing the intentional design.
  • Never make this more than an hour before serving. The vegetable purees begin to oxidize and lose their vibrancy, and any condensation will dull your presentation. Timing is everything with this one.
03 -
  • Invest in a few good piping bags and squeeze bottles with fine tips—they're the difference between a clean dot and a smear, and they're reusable forever if you treat them well
  • Make extra purees and freeze them in ice cube trays. You'll have instant dots for future plates, and you can create variations whenever inspiration strikes without cooking vegetables again
Go back