The Best Wood Salad Servers

Wood salad servers are a classic piece of serveware. While you could use a pair of plain old tongs to serve up your fresh greens, a set of wood salad servers makes the whole experience feel more special. There is just something beautiful about the way that the warm wood tones contrast with the bright greens and the rainbow of other veggies in a salad. Wood has the added benefit of being sturdy and durable without being so hard or sharp as to damage the delicate greens. As an added bonus, many salad servers also work great for dishing up pasta and grains. Williams Sonoma carries a range of salad servers in a variety of woods and shapes, so you'll have no trouble finding a pair you love.

The Options

If your style tends toward the contemporary, you'll love the Kahler Hammershoi Oak Salad Servers. Created by Danish designer Hans-Christian Bauer, these salad servers were inspired by the archives of the famed Kähler ceramics workshop in Denmark. They are made of solid European oak and hand-finished with linseed oil. Natural variations in the wood grain mean that each pair is unique.

Perhaps the most traditional shape for salad servers is a paddle-like spoon paired with an oversized fork. Williams Sonoma has several server sets in this style, all of which are exclusive to the store. One option is the Teak Salad Servers. Hand-carved from sustainably grown and harvested teak, these servers are designed to highlight the distinctive grain of the wood. The elegant, clean lines of this pair of servers make them perfect for casual meals as well as for more formal dining. They are available in a rich walnut or pale, natural finish. Another option is the Olivewood Salad Servers, which are handcrafted from single pieces of Italian olivewood.

For something a little less traditional, you could opt for a pair of salad servers that mix wood with another material. The Wood and Lacquer Salad Servers keep the traditional shape but add a touch of fun with white lacquer handles. Handcrafted of mango wood and lacquer, these servers look great on their own or paired with the matching Wood Lacquer Salad Bowl. For a more modern take on the classic salad server, consider Williams Sonoma's handcrafted Light Wood Salad Servers, which feature light ash wood handles and stainless steel heads. The contrast of the wood and steel make these a sleek choice for everyday use as well as for special occasions.

Wrap it Up

A set of wooden salad servers would make a lovely hostess or housewarming gift. While the servers would make a lovely gift all on their own, you could pair them with a salad bowl and a set of cloth napkins if you're feeling particularly generous. For an extra personal touch, throw in a bottle of olive oil and the recipe for your favorite vinaigrette.