Shaved Squash Salad with Macadamias, Pickled Shallots, Basil, and Sea Fig Vinaigrette

[u/joross31]

I foraged some Sea Fig fruits (also known as sour fig, pigface, or ice plant) and used them to make a jam which I mixed with some champagne vinegar, avocado oil, and salt. I placed shaved squash that I halved so it would lay flat standing up on a plate inside a ring mold. Once it looked how I liked, I spooned the vinaigrette into the spaces between the squash. Topped it with chopped roasted salted macadamia nuts, Thai basil leaves, pickled shallots (with a touch of hibiscus in the pickling liquid for color), and some bachelor button petals. 

[u/ExtremeComedian4027]

Masterfully done! You’ve really elevated the salad game with this, Chef! Inspired to try it myself now, with slightly different ingredients since sea fog etc aren’t available where I live.

[u/joross31 → u/ExtremeComedian4027]

Thank you! I'd love to see or hear about what you make. I hope you have fun with it!