We love to use these bowls as salad bowls so that we can get our greens, beans and other vegetable matter through our vegan diets. Friends & family who have used them think it is a great idea to use them for salads. Several mentioned that they plan to purchase them and use them the same way. They are so easy to use and clean. It makes salads so much easier to build and eat! We also appreciate their durability and the fact that they are made in the USA!