For the moms who like to keep things fresh and healthy, chances are they appreciate a very plant-forward lifestyle. This may include fun veggie appetizers and sides, but it almost certainly involves a good amount of salad in their menu rotation.
If she really loves a good salad, there are many ways to honor her interests this Mother’s Day, from veggies and dressings to salad utensils!
Come Hungry
This salad-forward cookbook ($35) from Baked by Melissa founder Melissa Ben-Ishay has over 100 recipes loaded with crisp veggies and lots of texture — perfect for the salad lover who is always looking to shake (or toss?) things up a bit.
Lettuce Grow Farmstand
If she loves salad, she’ll really appreciate being able to grow her own lettuce and other herbs or vegetables. This hydroponic garden (starts at $574) has tons of options for oganic seedlings of greens or fruits, and it’s self-watering and self-fertilizing, so she doesn’t have to have a green thumb to have bountiful produce success.
Brightland The Pair Vinegars Duo
This duo of fruity double-fermented vinegars ($44) include a Balsamic vinegar and a Champagne vinegar, both great for adding an extra zing of flavor to salads and marinades.
etúHOME Italian Cutting Board Bowl
A great salad is all about a colorful mix of flavors and textures, and she’s going to need a good cutting board for that. This beautiful Italian cutting board ($195) is bowl shaped and versatile, as one side is smooth for chopping, but the other side is scooped out so it can actually be used for serving, even of the salad itself. The cutting board is hand-crafted from oak wood and finished with organic oil, and will be a beautiful addition to any salad lover’s collection.
Kirklands Acacia 7-pc. Salad Bowl and Servers Set
A beautiful wooden salad bowl and servers can make just about any salad more visually appetizing. This set ($130) includes one salad bowl, four dinner bowls, and two serving utensils.
Beautiful Briny Sea French Picnic Sea Salt
This briny sea salt ($10) is a flavorful mix of Dijon mustard, garlic, and herbs de Provence that can either be a finishing touch to salad or a penultimate ingredient in dressings and vinaigrettes.
Maille Mustard Variety Pack
Mustard is one of those secret ingredient gems that make a surprising difference. Whether as a condiment or for basting, it always adds a welcome extra layer of flavor. The salad lover knows though that mustard is essential in everything from light vinaigrettes to creamy dressings, and this pack ($20.40) includes Dijon Original, Old Style, Honey Dijon, and Rich Country mustards.
not just Salad Dressing Trio
A collection of three salad dressings ($27 for the trio), including Lemon Miso, Chili Lime, and Dilly Ranch (a vegan spin on ranch), perfect for kicking up those salads so they stay savory and versatile and never routine.
Bentgo All-in-One Glass Salad Container
It’s one thing to make a salad at home, but for eating salad on the go, it requires a container that will keep things safe and neat but also tasting fresh. Bentgo Glass Salad Container ($25) keeps the contents mess-free and is perfect for everything from meal prep to an easy and no-fuss lunch at work.
Amazon Kitchen Taco Salad With Chicken
An example of many options Amazon has for fresh salads shipped as part of their Amazon Fresh offerings. These salads ($7) are fun in that all the ingredients don’t come pre-blended in a container or bag, but rather in compartments that can be emptied into the larger container and blended when ready to enjoy. This keeps everything tasting extra fresh, and would be a great option for her to stock up on during weekly grocery orders for salads throughout the week at work.