What Is The UK’s Best Salad Bowl?
In this guide we’ll look at the best salad bowls.
We’ve compared material, size, design and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
Salad Bowl Reviews
Salad Bowl Buyer’s Guide
A great salad bowl will beautifully accentuate your fresh, homemade salads. Your salad can be placed in the middle of the table for guests and family members to help themselves to, with the bowl adding style and practicality to table settings.
Not sure what to look for when it comes to the best salad bowl? Check out this buyer’s guide.
Material
Salad bowls are commonly made from porcelain, wood or china. Porcelain salad bowls are simple, durable and pair well with existing table decor. They can be cleaned in the dishwasher and are the most affordable.
Wooden salad bowls create a natural feel and look great on any dining table. These can’t be cleaned in the dishwasher but they are very long lasting, often available with matching wooden salad tossers.
China salad bowls are traditional and elegant, although they can be expensive. These often come with hand painted designs which makes them unsuitable for the dishwasher.
Size
Salad bowls come in a range of sizes. Smaller salad bowls are perfect for individual portions of salad, while larger bowls are great for dinner parties and big families. The capacity is usually measured in millilitres.
Design
Salad bowls in a stylish design will add an aesthetic appeal to your dining table or kitchen countertop. Hand painted and illustrated salad bowls are a popular choice, while simple white porcelain bowls will allow the rest of your decor to do the talking.
Durability
The right salad bowl should last you for years, so ensure you read reviews before you purchase and clean according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Look for a thick and robust construction.
Salad Bowls FAQ
How to clean a wooden salad bowl?
Wooden salad bowls are rarely dishwasher safe, and should instead be cleaned using mild dish soap and warm water. Do not soak your bowl in water and ensure you thoroughly dry the bowl after cleaning.
To remove sticky residue, heat your oven to 270 degrees. Put your salad bowl onto a wire rack upside down, then place it into the oven. You’ll see oil start to form on the surface of the bowl, eventually running off the bowl and into the tray. When the bowl is dry, remove it from the oven and wipe it with paper towels.
How to take care of an olive wood salad bowl?
Clean your olive wood bowl by hand using warm water and mild soap. Do not soak your bowl or put it in the dishwasher.
If your bowl starts to look a little tired or dull, use a paper towel to apply mineral oil, leave to soak and then remove residue with a paper towel.