The Salad Bowl Challenge

Wood is a classic, no doubt about it. We've been using them since our great caveparents hollowed out the first log to make a bowl. They've been a stable ever since to serve up a variety of foods.

Now we use wood bowls primarily for decorative touches around the house as fruit bowls or vessels to display our favorite things. They're also a favorite for serving salads. This Lipper International 13-Inch Cherry Wavy Rim Bowl is a primary example of why people love a wood salad bowl. It's a favorite on Amazon. It's beautiful, wide and affordable!

Lipper International 13-Inch Cherry Wavy Rim Bowl

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Ceramic salads bowls make me think of a lunch in Tuscany under a large, old oil tree and a view of acres and acres of grape vineyards. I've never been to Italy, but I love the idea, which is why one of my salad bowls is an Italian design. Ceramic bowls are also very versatile. They can be used for salads, of course, but they can double as a pasta bowl or any of your other serving needs (my does duty on the holidays, too).

This beauty above is a classic design -- more French Provencal than Italian -- but it still works. And it's a great way to bring color to you table (don't you just love that deep mustard color with red, green and white accents). But it comes in lots of other designs and colors, too, from an Oriental fish style to warm browns and blues (definitely of the Italian heritage).

Le Souk Ceramique Deep Salad Bowl

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Clear glass is great for salad because it really lets those greens and veggies be the star of the show! There's no need for fancy serving wear on the table.

Glass salad bowls can come smooth, sleek and contemporary or add a wonderful vintage look to your table with cut glass design. The Goldinger Crystal is an beautiful piece and wonderfully affordable. So much so, that you won't mind using it for everyday meal.

Godinger Crystal Dublin Serving Bowl

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When you think of a metal bowl, do you envision a big round stainless steel piece that's used in kitchen? That's what I did until I saw this salad bowl from Vera Wang. All I can say is WOW!

It's designed for Wedgewood, you know that maker of fabulous dinnerware. The style, of course, is all Vera. Sleek... shine (it's silver-plated) and perfect. Surprisingly, it's not that expensive. Of course, it would make a great gift -- wedding, anniversary, birthday -- but it's would look stunning on any table, even for everyday meals.

Vera Wang by Wedgwood Vesta Salad Serving Bowl

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