Salad & Bowl Toppers

Bright jars for big bowls

Salads do not have to be complicated, but they feel better when there is more in the bowl than lettuce and bottled dressing. The jars in our Salad Bowl Toppers collection are made with that in mind. We use vegetables and fruit from Ohio and Great Lakes farms, many tended by Amish and longtime family partners, then handle them in small batches so they keep their bright flavor and texture. The idea is simple: keep a few jars in the fridge and let them carry most of the work when you build a salad.

Crisp, briny vegetables from our Pickled Vegetables collection are often the first thing people reach for. Pickled beets, onions, cucumbers, and okra bring crunch and a sharp edge that wakes up greens. A handful of pickled beets with goat cheese and walnuts, or a few slices of pickled onions over a chopped chicken salad, can turn leftovers into something new without much effort. The clean ingredient lists make them feel at home in everyday lunches, not just special dinners.

Heft matters too, so jars from Sandwich & Burger Toppers often wander into salad bowls. A spoonful of relish or chopped pickle stirred into a grain bowl with rice, beans, and roasted vegetables adds both texture and a bit of tang that stands in for heavier dressings. It is a good way to use what is already open in the fridge and keep work day lunches interesting.

For something lighter on the palate, our Fruit Salsas and Fruit Preserves & Jams offer a different path. A mild fruit salsa can stand in for dressing over mixed greens with grilled chicken, pork, or black beans. A small spoonful of jam thinned with vinegar and olive oil makes a quick vinaigrette that feels bright without being fussy. Jarred fruit over cottage cheese, yogurt, or a mix of greens and nuts turns a simple bowl into something that feels like a real meal rather than a side dish.

Most of these toppers come in practical sizes, including reliable 16 Oz Jars that you can keep in regular rotation. Open a jar on Sunday and you have flavor ready for several days of lunches. Everything inside stays straightforward: vegetables or fruit, vinegar, a bit of sugar where it belongs, salt, and spices. No long lists of extras. Amish neighbors and family partners help with trimming, seasoning, and the small details that make a jar feel like it came from a real kitchen.

Ohio families use these jars to keep salads and bowls from feeling like an obligation. A few pickled vegetables here, a spoon of salsa or fruit there, and suddenly the bowl looks full and inviting. Whether you are packing lunch for work, using up leftover roast chicken, or setting out a big salad for a family supper, these toppers give you an easy way to add color, flavor, and a bit of farm life to whatever is in your salad bowl.