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Salad boxes are coated paperboard containers that carry greens, grain bowls and pasta salads from the prep counter to the customer’s desk without wilting or leaking on the way. Delis, salad bars, cafes, meal-prep companies and caterers buy salad boxes from Boxify Now in kraft or white board, with or without a window lid. We make custom printed salad boxes in portion sizes from side to sharing, and supply salad boxes wholesale to multi-site operators with low minimums for single kitchens. Order salad boxes with your logo and get free design support. Buy online or ask for a quote.
Salad boxes are folding paperboard or kraft containers with a moisture-resistant inner surface, made to hold fresh, dressed or chilled salads for takeout, delivery and grab-and-go display. They fold flat for storage, close without tape and can be printed with a restaurant’s branding. Many have a clear window so the customer can see the food before buying.
Any kitchen that sells cold or room-temperature food to go has a use for them. The regular buyers are salad bars and build-your-own bowl concepts, delis, cafes, juice bars, grocery prepared-food counters, meal-prep and subscription kitchens, corporate caterers and food trucks.
The same box often does more than salads. Operators use it for poke, grain bowls, cold noodles, fruit, wraps and sushi, which is why many kitchens standardize on two or three sizes from a wider range of custom food boxes instead of a different container for every menu item.
A good salad box keeps moisture in the food and out of the board. Salad is wet, acidic and usually cold, and that combination is harder on paper packaging than a dry sandwich or pastry.
Vinaigrette finds every weak point. Look for a box with a coated or lined interior and corners that are folded from a single sheet, not glued from separate panels, so there is no seam at the base for liquid to work through. If you dress salads before packing, say so when you ask for a quote.
Chilled food in a sealed box creates condensation. A tight lid suits a salad eaten within the hour. For boxes that sit in a display fridge all day, a small vent or a looser tuck closure lets moisture escape and slows wilting.
Fresh salad is its own advertisement. A window in the lid, made from clear PET film, lets a shopper judge freshness at a glance and saves staff from opening boxes to check contents.
There are four structures worth knowing, and each suits a different service model.
Whichever you choose, check that filled boxes stack. Delivery bags and fridge shelves reward a flat lid and straight walls.
Size the box to the portion you serve, then leave room to toss. A salad packed to the lid cannot be mixed with its dressing, and the first forkful ends up on the customer’s desk.
Most menus are covered by three sizes. A side or snack portion sits in a box of roughly 16 to 26 fluid ounces. A lunch entree needs somewhere around 32 to 48 fluid ounces, depending on how leafy the mix is, because loose greens take far more room than grains or chopped vegetables. Sharing and catering portions go into wide, shallow boxes or trays.
If you are replacing an existing container, send us its internal length, width and depth and we will match it. If you are starting fresh, pack your largest portion into a bowl, measure the space it fills and we will suggest dimensions. Any size can be made to order.
Kraft board is the most popular choice for salad packaging, with white SBS paperboard close behind. Kraft has a natural brown look that customers associate with fresh, simple food. White board gives cleaner, brighter color when your branding depends on it.
What matters more than the color is the inner surface. Tell us if the food touches the board directly, and whether it is dressed, oily or chilled, so we can recommend a suitable stock and coating for your menu. If salads are packed in a separate liner or wrap, an uncoated interior may be all you need.
Paper-based packaging is widely recyclable, though local rules vary, and food residue or barrier linings can affect what your local program accepts.
Printed salad boxes turn every lunch order into something with your name on it. We print in CMYK for full-color artwork and PMS inks for exact brand colors, on the outside and the inside.
A few points specific to salad packaging:
You are responsible for the accuracy of any ingredient or allergen wording. We print the content you approve.
Pack dressing separately for anything that will travel more than a few minutes. A small sealed cup sits neatly in the corner of most entree sizes.
Put heavy, wet ingredients at the bottom and leaves on top, so the greens stay out of any liquid that collects. For delivery, a sticker across the lid edge shows the customer the box has not been opened. In a display fridge, face the window forward and print your logo on the front wall as well as the lid, because that is the surface shoppers see on a shelf.
Ordering takes four steps.
Boxes ship flat, so a full case takes little storage space in a small kitchen. Low minimums let a single cafe order as comfortably as a regional group.
If your current containers leak, fog up or simply say nothing about your kitchen, custom salad boxes are a straightforward fix. Buy now or request a quote and we will help you choose the size, board and print for your menu.
Most are folded from kraft board or white SBS paperboard with a moisture-resistant inner surface. Kraft gives a natural brown look, while white board shows brand colors more accurately. Windowed versions add a panel of clear PET film to the lid.
A coated or lined interior and single-sheet folded corners hold dressing far better than plain board. For delivery, we still suggest packing dressing in a separate cup. Tell us how wet your salads are so we can advise on stock and coating.
Let us know if food touches the board directly and what kind of food it is. We will then recommend a suitable stock and coating for that use. If your salads sit in a liner or wrap, the options are wider.
Any size can be made to order. Kitchens typically use a small box for sides, a medium box for lunch entrees and a wide, shallow box for sharing or catering. Send your portion size or current container measurements and we will match them.
Yes. A clear PET film window can be added to the lid in a shape and size that suits your artwork. Windows work well for grab-and-go fridges because shoppers can see freshness and staff do not need to open boxes.
Some condensation is normal when chilled, moist food sits in a closed box. A small vent or a looser closure lets moisture escape and reduces fogging. Mention display-fridge use when you request a quote and we will factor it into the design.
Many kitchens use the same style for warm grain bowls, pasta and rice dishes. Heat and steam put different demands on board and coating, so tell us the temperature and type of food before ordering and we will recommend a suitable build.
Yes, though brown board changes how ink looks. Dark, solid colors print crisply, while pale shades and photographs appear muted. If accurate brand color is essential, white paperboard is the better base, and PMS inks keep reorders consistent.
Leave a blank panel on the lid or side and apply a label for each menu item. That keeps one printed box usable across a changing menu. You are responsible for the accuracy of that wording, and we print what you approve.
No. Salad boxes arrive flat and fold into shape by hand, with tuck flaps or interlocking tabs holding them closed. Staff can pop one open in a couple of seconds on a service line without tools or adhesive.
We offer low minimums, so an independent cafe or a new meal-prep business can order printed boxes without filling a storeroom. The exact starting quantity depends on size and print, and your quote will state it.
The timeline depends on quantity, style and finishing, and it is confirmed on your quote. If you have an opening date or a catering event ahead, tell us when you get in touch so we can plan around it.
Please supply a PDF, AI or EPS file at 300 DPI in CMYK. If you only have a logo, our design team can place it on the dieline for you at no charge and send a layout to review.
Yes. You receive a digital proof and a 3D mockup before production. Check logo placement, window position, colors and any text carefully, because the approved proof is exactly what goes to print.
Paper-based packaging is widely recyclable, but local rules vary. Food residue, film windows and barrier linings can affect what a local program accepts, so check the guidance in the areas you serve before printing recycling instructions on the box.
