The Basic Salad Box

The Basic Box

Looking to enjoy fresh, vibrant salads at home? Our Basic Salad Box is the perfect solution for anyone who loves a simple, no-fuss salad packed with crisp, flavourful ingredients. Designed to include everything you need for a classic salad, this box is ideal for creating quick, healthy meals or side dishes.

Whether you’re preparing a light lunch, a side for dinner, or a base for your favourite toppings, the Basic Salad Box has you covered.

What’s Inside the Basic Salad Box:

The Basic Salad Box contains eight fresh items, with four staples included every week and four seasonal additions that vary to keep your salads exciting and versatile. Here’s what you can expect:

• Lettuce: Crisp, fresh, and versatile perfect for any type of salad.
• Salad Tomatoes: Sweet and juicy, adding a burst of flavour and colour.
• Cucumber: Cool and refreshing, ideal for adding crunch and hydration.
• Spring Onions: A mild onion flavour that adds a touch of zest.
• 4 other seasonal items that change weekly: A rotating selection to keep your salads creative and diverse.

Some of the seasonal items you might find include:

• Radishes
• Beetroot
• Rocket
• Spinach
• Avocado
• Peppers
• Pak Choi
• Cress
• Fennel
• Sugar Snap Peas

Please note: Due to seasonal availability, some items may be substituted with similar alternatives to ensure the freshest quality.

Ideas to Jazz Up Your Salad

A salad doesn’t have to be boring! Here are some fun and delicious ways to elevate your salads with just a few simple additions:

• Add a Protein Boost: Toss in grilled chicken, boiled eggs, tofu, or chickpeas to make your salad more filling.
• Incorporate Cheeses: Sprinkle crumbled feta, shavings of Parmesan, or cubes of cheddar for extra flavour.
• Include Fruits: Add sweetness with sliced apples, juicy pomegranate seeds, or dried cranberries.
• Experiment with Nuts and Seeds: Add crunch with toasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds.
• Try Homemade Dressings: Create a simple vinaigrette with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard, or try a creamy yogurt-based dressing.
• Mix in Grains: Add quinoa, couscous, or pearl barley for a hearty touch.

Supporting Local Farms

At The Veg Box Company, we’re proud to source much of our produce from local farms in Lancashire and surrounding areas. By choosing our salad boxes, you’re not only getting the freshest ingredients delivered to your door but also supporting sustainable farming practices and fair prices for our hardworking local farmers.

Convenient Weekly Deliveries

We make it easy to enjoy fresh salads by delivering directly to your door. Based in Lancashire, we proudly serve areas in and around Preston, including Cottam, Hesketh Bank, Woodplumpton, Ashton-on-Ribble, Freckleton, Warton, and Lytham Saint Annes. Our delivery service extends across the UK, ensuring you can enjoy our fresh produce no matter where you live, from bustling cities like Manchester and London to quaint villages in the countryside.

Explore More to Complement Your Box

Enhance your salads with our range of delicious extras, including jams, cheeses, breads, and meats. These high-quality additions make it easy to create complete, satisfying meals that everyone will love.

Order Your Basic Salad Box Today

Ready to enjoy crisp, fresh salads at home? Our Basic Salad Box is the perfect way to ensure you always have the essentials on hand for creating delicious, healthy meals. Order today and start experimenting with new flavours, textures, and combinations to make your salads truly exciting!