Just Got Your Salads? Here’s How to Serve Them Like a Pro

March 3, 2025

Your salads have arrived, fresh, flavour-packed, and ready to go. Now what?

Whether you’re serving dinner for the family, packing weekday lunches, or hosting a BBQ, a few easy steps can take your Salad Servers order from fridge to fabulous. Our salads are delivered ready to serve, but a couple of small touches will bring out their best, think: fluff, toss, garnish, done.

Here’s how to elevate your ready-made salads in less than 5 minutes.

1. Fluff and Toss for Freshness

Most of our salads travel beautifully, but they love a little attention when it’s time to serve.

Give grain-based salads like our Herby Quinoa with Broccoli Salad, Pumpkin Couscous, or Persian Rice a gentle fluff with a fork before plating—this helps separate the grains and release the aroma of fresh herbs and dressing.

For slaws and dressed salads, simply toss well before serving to redistribute all the goodness and get that just-mixed freshness back.

2. Add Leaf to Bulk It Out

Hosting a crowd or want to make your salad go further? Grab a handful (or two) of fresh leafy greens and gently toss them through your salad.

Try:

Baby spinach with Lentil Salad
Rocket with our Couscous Salads
Cos or mixed leaves with Corn & Coriander Slaw

This not only adds volume but gives your salad a vibrant, freshly made look. Perfect if you want to make it feel homemade (we won’t tell).

3. Serve It Up in Style

We eat with our eyes first. Simply transferring your salad into a nice bowl or platter can make a big impact.

Choose something ceramic or rustic for casual family dinners, or go for glass or white serving ware if you’re styling a party table or grazing board.

Heating up one of our hot dishes? Pop it into a ceramic or oven-safe dish before reheating—it makes a huge difference to how it looks on the table (and feels more homemade).

Pro tip: Garnish with a few extra herbs, a lemon wedge, or some edible flowers if you have them. You’ll look like a hosting hero with zero effort.

4. Sprinkle, Drizzle, Finish

Want to dress it up even more? Here are a few of our go-to finishing touches:

A drizzle of olive oil or squeeze of lemon just before serving
Toasted nuts or seeds (try pepitas, almonds or dukkah)
Fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or mint
Chilli flakes or za’atar for a flavour kick

It’s all about small touches that add big flavour—and texture too.

5. Add Your Favourite Protein

Make it a complete meal by pairing with a protein. All of our salads are designed to work well with:

Grilled chicken, steak, or salmon
BBQ sausages or lamb chops
Poached eggs, falafel or haloumi for a vegetarian option
Tinned tuna or smoked trout for a fast lunch

6. Tasty Combo's to Try

Jewelled Saffron Rice Salad w/ Roast Chicken, Pomegranate & Coriander-
Pair it with roast chicken for an easy centrepiece. To finish, scatter over pomegranate seeds and fresh coriander, it’s a burst of colour and flavour that feels festive any day of the week.

Lentil Salad w/ Grilled Haloumi, Olives, Lemon & Flatbread-
Top with grilled haloumi, olives, lemon wedges and sorrel leaves for a Middle Eastern-inspired plate that’s hearty and fresh. Perfect on its own or served with warm flatbread.

Tabbouleh w/ Roast Beetroot Dip, Falafel, Lemon, Tomato's & Pita-
Make your own mezze board: think roast beetroot dip, crispy falafel, wedges of lemon, juicy tomatoes and plenty of pita bread to scoop it all up. A relaxed, flavour-packed spread for entertaining or weekend grazing.

Glass Noodles w/ Asian Vegetables Salad, Topped w/ Prawns, Avocado & Sesame Seeds-
This salad shines when paired with cooked prawns, creamy avocado, toasted sesame seeds and fresh coriander. Add a few slices of mango when it’s in season for a tropical twist that takes it to the next level.

Mexican Quinoa & Bean Salad w/ Tortillas, Feta, Tomato, Coriander & Guacamole-
Bright, zesty and full of flavour, just add a squeeze of lime, crumbled feta or a spoonful of sour cream, fresh chopped tomato, coriander, and a dollop of guacamole. Perfect for taco night or burrito bowls.

Singapore Noodle Salad w/ Rice, Soft Boiled Egg, Edamame, Cucumber, Pickled Ginger & Protein-
Turn it into a poke-style bowl with sushi rice, soft-boiled egg, edamame, cucumber sticks, your choice of protein, pickled ginger, and a drizzle of soy sauce or sriracha mayo.

More serving suggestions found here: Serving Instructions | Salad Servers Direct

Ready When You Are

The best part? There’s no cooking or prep required, just a few simple tweaks and your meal is sorted. So, whether you're plating up a midweek dinner, building a grazing table, or packing lunchboxes, our salads are ready to help you look (and eat) like a pro.

Enjoy every bite and don’t forget to tag us if you serve up something stunning! 💚