The salad display counters are important for adding color to the place. The salad display counters are used in the food shops, restaurants, bars and even in schools. There is a lot of debate about the benefits of eating healthy. The salads are the food of people who love to eat healthy. The major ingredients of the salad are the vegetables and the fruits. There are also some proteins in the salad so they are the ultimate healthy food.

A lot of work goes in to making the salads. The salads also need to be presented perfectly so that the customers are attracted to the salad collection. The salad display counters are perfect for displaying the salad collection. The salad needs to be made carefully. It also needs to be stored carefully. The salad needs to be stored in perfect temperature. The vegetables and fruits should be stored in perfect condition for the customers. It should be fresh and delicious.

The first important thing in setting up the salad bar in any place is to have proper equipment. Here are a few things that need to be considered.

The Regular service Line with Cold Wells:

The cold wells are a good way of displaying and storing the salads. These cold wells can also have sneeze guards and they are designed to allow the self-service. You can have the service line of the cold wells without the self-service. The cold wells have a long stainless steel counter. The advantage of these cold wells is that it provides personal control during the service. The standalone bar cannot provide the service. The problem with the regular service line colds wells is that the lunch lines can be slower.

Freestanding and the mobile insulated salad bars:

This is an excellent and frequently chosen option for salad bars. It is also the least expensive. There are latest versions of these appliances which offer four-well and five-well configurations. They can be moved easily.  They can provide self-service and they have sneeze guards which meets the government requirements. The temperature of the bar can be held up to 41 degrees. This equipment is easy to move and it gives flexibility to the layout of the room. It is inexpensive and it can be used as either one side or two sided. The one problem with it is that their height is a problem.

Freestanding, Moveable and Mechanically Cooled Salad Bars

These appliances are very similar to the insulated salad bars. The bars which are mechanically cooled offer the same ability as the two-sided service. It can hold the temperature which is excellent. It is easy to clean which is an added bonus. It is more expensive than the other models. It is also not as compact as the mobile units. There are few location locations because it has electrical needs. There are some height options in few models.

The salad bar layout:

You can use a salad bar grid layout. This layout is an excellent tool for ensuring the consistent costs and compliance. There are several other layout that can be used. The salad bar layouts can be customized according to the location. This makes the salad bars are very flexible.

Planning of the menu:

The menu planning is all about the presenting the meal components. The key to an excellent salad menu is to establish a baseline standard. The salad should be presented and displayed so that the customers find it appetizing. 

Here are some important features of the good and successful salad bar:

Make it satisfying:

A salad bar should be satisfying. There should be something for everyone. There should be options for people who love to eat protein. There should be some options for people who prefer to eat vegetables and fruits. The salad filling should be satisfying for all of the customers.

Choose recipes that can be made ahead and served cold:

With salad bars you should be prepared to serve large crowds. Always be prepared for large crowds. It is better to choose the recipes that can be made ahead. Choose the recipes that can be served cold or at room temperature. With such recipes you do not need to worry about reheating. They can be prepared even a day before and kept in the salad display counter.

Filling the spread with store bought items:

You can always add items such as shelled nuts, jarred olives or cherry tomatoes to make you salad colorful and vibrant. The beautiful ingredients do not need any extra work but they give an extra positive edge to the recipe. These ingredient will help in creating more colorful and tasty salads. 

Easy to Serve:

The salads should be easy to serve. The equipment which is used for displaying and serving the salad should be easy to operate as well. There are salad display counters with excellent features. No matter whether the salads are self-serving or not, they should be easy to serve. The salads should be served with utensils that can be used with one hand. They should be efficient so that the service is fast and efficient.

Planning of the salad bar should also include how the customers will transfer the salad from counter to the plates. It is important in case of self-serving bars. If the bars are not self-serving, this issue is still important because the food service should be quick and efficient. The portion should be decided as well. The customers should not have to wait in line for a long time and they should be happy with the amount of salad they are given. The easiest way of serving the dressings should be figured out as well.

Important features of salad bar counters:

The salad bar counters are the best appliances for storing and showing off your salad variety. They are available in a variety of designs, styles and sizes. There is no problem in finding the one that is perfect for your business. These counters are equipped with excellent trays for salads and they have LED lights. The LED lights are perfect for highlighting the colorful salads.

Author's Bio: 

I'm just your average hygienist with a passion for excellence. I do what I do best, which is to help my patients achieve healthy smiles and provide & educate them with oral health care solutions and lifelong cosmetic procedures.