salad bowl

noun

1. a large bowl in which a salad, especially a tossed salad, is served.
2. a small bowl for individual servings of salad.

Word History and Origins

Origin of salad bowl¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

In a salad bowl, place a thick layer of watermelon, then top with a light layer of sliced onions, olives, and feta.

From Salon

"There were several weeks when everything went. I had no voice at one point and I was just coughing up industrial levels of mucus. barrages of it into a little Tupperware salad bowl."

From BBC

Republicans retain pockets of political strength in the Southern California suburbs and the state’s vast rural stretches, including the Central Valley, sometimes called America’s salad bowl for its bountiful agricultural production.

From Seattle Times

Districts in the sprawling region sometimes called America’s salad bowl typically have significant Democratic registration edges, but those seats are often held by Republicans.

From Seattle Times

Retailers can also continue using plastic plates, bowls and trays for pre-packaged food such as pre-filled salad bowls and ready meals.

From BBC