It is impossible to imagine not only a festive table without salad, but also everyday table setting. Therefore, each housewife, when purchasing a set of dishes, will also take care of the availability of a varied assortment of salad bowls.
Which products to choose? Of course, one of the main preferences of an experienced housewife will be a glass salad bowl.
Advantages of glass salad bowls:
- always look modern;
- the salad ingredients look impressive;
- fits any interior and set of dishes;
- You can always buy more to match your existing set of dishes;
- do not absorb odors;
- easy to clean;
- safe and environmentally friendly;
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Variety of forms
The modern market offers a wide range of salad bowls of various shapes.
Round salad bowls
The most classic salad bowls are round. They will fit classically into any table setting.
When choosing round salad bowls, you need to pay attention to the color of the glass. Depending on your preferences, they can be from transparent classic glass to painting in any color scheme, with a pattern applied, or plain.
Square (cubic) salad bowls
A square product will add originality and uniqueness to your table setting. Such tableware goes well with classic ones, and elegantly emphasizes the appearance of the dish.
Trapezoidal salad bowls
Trapezoid salad bowls look good in combination with any serving dishes. They are indispensable for tables with insufficient serving space, as they take up less space than traditional dishes.
Salad bowl on a leg
Small in volume, often made in the form of a bowl on a stem. They are often used for serving fruit salads (desserts).
Glass salad bowl “Apple”, or “Pear”, “Hare”, “Swan” and others will add exclusivity and fairytale to your serving.
For example, the “Shell” set will help to add originality to dishes when decorating, and the small sizes are suitable for a small portioned salad.
Depending on the purpose (home dinner or a large family celebration), the number of guests (in a small circle or “in a big way”), the location of the event (at home, in the country, in a cafe), salad bowls of different sizes are needed.
Particular attention is paid to glass salad bowls with lids. Their convenience lies in the fact that the salad prepared in advance will not dry out (become stale), but will remain fresh and juicy for a longer time. Most often, lids are produced together with a large glass salad bowl.
According to volume, salad bowls are divided into:
- small (portioned for one person up to 13 cm in diameter);
- medium (have 14-18 cm in diameter and are used for serving salad as a common dish);
- large (with high walls, 19-27 cm in diameter, ideal for salad leaves).
According to their purpose, salad bowls are divided into:
- serving - deep, relatively large in size, usually placed on the table as a common dish for guests to choose at their discretion; often served with a salad spoon or tongs;
- individual – with a pre-portioned salad (usually served in cafes, restaurants and other catering establishments);
- with lids – can be used in different variations (for individual serving, for serving, for storing preparations before filling and serving).
How to choose a quality product?
If you decide to buy one salad bowl, a set, or to buy additional dishes to the ones you already have, you need to think in advance not only about the purpose, but also about the size, design, and shape of the salad bowls. Only then will the purchase bring joy and satisfaction.
When buying a quality glass salad bowl, first of all, pay attention to the surface of the product you are buying – it should be smooth, without roughness, bulges or depressions.
Secondly, check whether the glass product itself has any defects (bubbles or cloudiness inside the glass, this is especially important for heat-resistant products); thirdly, the product must be stable on a horizontal surface.
Famous brands of glass salad bowls
The most famous Russian manufacturer is Lorraine, which also creates glassware, distinguished by its original decor, wide range, and affordable prices. One of the advantages of this manufacturer is also the fairly high durability of its products. The only drawback of the manufacturer is the lack of heat-resistant products.
It is impossible not to mention the famous French glassware Luminarc, which is included in the rating of the best brands. The dishes of this manufacturer have a number of attractive characteristics - sophistication of appearance, impact resistance, the ability to wash in a dishwasher.
This tableware is widely known not only to the household consumer, but is also purchased for professional use in the restaurant business.
Pasabahce is a Turkish brand that has more than 80 years of history in the creation of tableware. The peculiarity of this brand is the elegance of the forms of glass products. The design of the products of this manufacturer can boast of authenticity, high reliability in the appearance of fragile glass.
The Chinese brand Mijotex breaks the usual assertions that Chinese products are of poor quality. Mijotex is a budget glassware of decent quality. The products of this manufacturer are easy to use, durable, and quite practical. Its only drawback is a small variety.
When buying quality glassware, you can focus on brands such as Bodum, Bormioli Rocco, Corelle, La Rochere and others.
With glassware that you have selected for your kitchen or business, table setting will become a pleasant experience and will please not only you, but also your guests!
