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Summer Salads Served Right: Cool Dishes, Naturally Beautiful Cookware

As summer is setting in and fresh produce takes center stage, it’s the perfect time to embrace vibrant, refreshing meals that don’t require turning on the stove. But what many home cooks don’t realize is that how you serve your food can be just as important as what you serve. At Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, our 100% non-toxic, pure clay cookware isn’t just for cooking, it also shines as beautiful, functional servingware for cold foods.

Miriam’s pieces like the Large Pan with Lid and Large Clay Griddle elevate your summer table, especially when serving fresh salads, chilled veggie platters, and more.

Why Serve Cold Foods in Clay?

Pure Primary Clay has natural insulating properties that help food maintain its temperature longer. That means a crisp salad stays crisp, and your veggie platter won’t wilt under the summer heat. our clay is breathable and cool to the touch, making it ideal for dishes you want to keep fresh throughout your gathering. Additionally, if you can dip the pot or pan in water, or let it get wet under running water, then place food in it, it can stay cool for a very long time also keeping the food inside fresh and cool. It does this by slowing letting the water evaporate, just like our bodies cool through evaporation.

Our clay cookware is handmade from primary clay with zero toxins, metals, glazes, or enamel, so nothing unwanted touches your food. Each pot, pan, and griddle is unglazed, retaining the natural beauty of the earth and adding warmth to your table.

Cookware That Serves

Traditionally used for cooking grains, sautéing, and oven-to-table dishes, the Large Pan also happens to be a showstopper when used as a salad bowl. Its generous size and wide mouth make it ideal for tossing and serving large summer salads.

This broccoli salad nestles beautifully in the Large Pan. The earthy tones of the pan contrast perfectly with the greens and creamy dressing, offering not just function but presentation worthy of your best gatherings.

While it’s known for its performance with flatbreads, pancakes, and tortillas, the Large Griddle becomes a striking serving platter when used creatively. Lay out an assortment of fresh cut veggies, olives, nuts, cheeses, and dips for an effortless summer grazing board.

Because Miriam’s clay is naturally non-reactive, it won’t alter the taste of your cold foods or leach any chemicals. Plus, it’s a visual reminder that good food deserves good materials!

Sustainable Cookware for Every Occasion

Each Miriam’s piece is not only beautiful but made with sustainability in mind. As the only non-toxic cookware made in the USA, Miriam’s Earthen Cookware is proud to offer a clean, conscious alternative to conventional servingware and cookware. Whether you’re preparing a meal or just plating it, our clay pieces are designed to bring joy to every step.

Entertaining with Intention

Summer is about connection, color, and nourishment. Let your cookware reflect those values. Whether you’re serving a broccoli salad or arranging a rainbow of summer produce, Miriam’s handcrafted clay pieces help you do it all with elegance, sustainability, and purpose.

Ready to rethink your serving game? Explore our Large Pan and Large Griddle today.