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Review Woolworths Classic Greek Salad Kit

Woolworths Classic Greek Salad Kit
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I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
Woolworths Classic Greek Salad Kit :
4.26 out of 5 based on 130 reviews.
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Why you’ll love the new Woolworths Classic Greek Salad Kit …

For the Woolworths Classic Greek Salad Kit Product Review we asked mums to try the delicious Greek Salad Kit combining cucumber, cherry tomatoes, fetta and olives in a classic Greek dressing.

All ingredients are packaged separately within the larger salad container for freshness and crunch.  So all you have to do is mix them together just before serving.

Here’s an awesome 10 Minute, 1 Pan Dinner idea using the Woolworths Classic Greek Salad Kit …

How easy is that?  No needing to buy (and prepare) all the separate ingredients!  Just tip into a bowl, mix and serve.

We think these Woolworths Salad Kits are a brilliant idea for those times when you’re asked to bring a salad along to a BBQ or party … or even a picnic!  And they are absolutely an inspired choice for busy weeknight dinners when you only have minutes to put dinner together.

Woolworths Salad Kits

Shop the range of Woolworths Salad Kits online or in store* at Woolies.

Read Reviews for other Woolworths Salad Kits in the range.

* The Salad Kits available will vary for each Woolworths store. 

Published 9th December 2019

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  • Healthy Quick, Easy Midweek meals don’t get easier than this!

    Woolies Greek Salad Kit is the perfect accompaniment to busy weekday dinners. Perfect mix of cucumber, mild Spanish onion, Feta, Tomato, Olives & Greek Dressing. One night, whip up a quick Spaghetti Bolognese, Crusty Bread & add this Greek Salad. Another night, grill some chicken fillets with a sprinkling of Tuscan seasoning with this salad. Healthy Quick & Easy Midweek meals don’t get better than this!

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Yummy

    So it was pizza night tonight. I was way too tired from work, so I didn’t cook. Rather I just bought 2 apcks of sale kits.. one Greek salad and the other roasted pumpkin. My son loved have the two salads as his main.. haha. Yeah he preferred the salads over pizza. He enjoyed it and so I think this will be a perfect combination from now on . Recommend trying.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • My fav

    The Greek salad is my fav out of the whole lot of woolies salads. I like the Greek salad mainly because of the dressing. The taste is just great. I have tried this several time when I used to go the office. Would grab it around lunch time and just have a quick mix to have an awesome and healthy lunch ready. I have tried it with my family and they love it too. So it’s a winner at my place. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Love it

    I simply love the Greek salad kit from Woolies. The salads are so fresh and so easy to make. The salad is very tasty with a delicious dressing. The salads from Woolies are reasonably priced and the quality is just great. They don’t last long in the shop..lol grab them quick. The quantity is adequate for one person but you can always increase the quantity by adding more stuff. Recommend trying.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Had to buy these after reading the reviews! Mid week meals made easy!

    These are such an amazing concept for working families. I wasn’t on the review panel but after reading reviews and seeing Nikki’s ideas for recipes and just how easy it was to make a meal, I got the greek salad kit and some lamb from woolies. it wasn’t quite 10 mins but I’d knocked up dinner in 15, very little mess, super healthy and I didn’t have to think, which as a busy working mum, is an absolute godsend as it’s one of my biggest stress points during the working week. I just put the creamy pasta salad in yesterday’s online order so looking forward to checking that out when it arrives!

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Convenient, healthy and delicious.

    The Salad kit was delicious and a healthy option on those “don’t want to cook nights”. I think for the price it could have been a bit larger size and I did find it hard to actually get in stock of the Greek salad kit at my local woollies but I would definitely buy again and recommend.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Refreshing and delicious

    The Greek salad was really good. The cucumbers were crunchy and fresh and the whole salad was delicious and refreshing. The dressing was a bit tangy but complimented the salad well. My partner and I both enjoyed it and will definitely be purchasing this one again and we will be trying the different flavours.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • PERFECT! LOVED IT!

    These salads have saved my sanity of the Christmas break. I was able to find these salads easily at my local Woolworths deli. All 5 salads were available at my Woolworths in regional country Vic. The salads were at the kids eyeline, they got excited that they could see the salads, everything bright coloured and so appealing. We chose Spanish Style Pasta Salad Kit to start with as a side dish and they loved it. Everything was so easy to throw together in the container, my 12 year old enjoyed making it. There was just the right amount for our large family of 9. There was the right amount of chorizo, making it not too spicy for the kids to eat. I liked that the basil was shredded making it not too overpowering, a good balance when mixed with the pasta.
    Since it was a huge hit, we went back the next day to get another, choosing Greek Salad Kit. Gave it to my 14 year old to make while cooking the barbecue. She found it so easy to mix together, again in the container. Once again, it was fantastic! Everything so fresh and tasted great. All the kids loved it, even my fussy inlaws thought it was great! Since I’m not a fan of olives, I was able to mix everything else, dish myself up some and then mix the olive through! The perfect amount of dressing that it didn’t make the salad go soggy. The cherry tomatoes were ripe and delicious!
    Finally we chose to have the Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad for lunch and it was great! Huge pieces of chicken and the caramelised red onion chutney was delicious. Hubby thought it would be great in a wrap! I really enjoyed the roasted garlic dressing!

    Overall, I was extremely impressed with the quality and the ability to mix the salads anywhere. Great value for money and generous serving sizes. They were prefect for a barbecue and everyone enjoyed it. My kids were actually excited to have salads again. everything was in the right proportions, that there wasn’t too much of something and we were able to remove things we didn’t want or like. Extremely convenient. Hubby said he would love to try them for work lunches if they were in single serves.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Convenient! Simply combine ingredients and serve.

    The WW Greek Salad Kit is great. It is presented well with the olives, fetta cubes and sliced red onion included in separate compartments in the top section. Underneath I discovered the cucumber and ripe cherry tomatoes with a sachet of Greek salad dressing. Too much cucumber and the flavour of the olives somewhat diminishes what could be a great salad. Improved tasting kalamata olives as well as some capsicum would be a welcome addition.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Fresh and filling!

    I was very impressed with this salad kit (although I would have preferred less cucumber and some green peppers in it). It was well packaged and sealed well to keep in the freshness.
    Greek salad is very versatile and goes with so many meals, which is why I picked this particular kit to try. I added green peppers and served with Flame roasted sweet honey mustard ham and crusty bread.

    (As a side note, I actually find that unless there is a lot of volume with a salad, it is better served on a plate or platter to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing, rather than the dressing just sitting in the bottom of the bowl.)

    Taste wise, everything was crisp, crunchy and fresh, and the dressing was plentiful and tangy.

    Overall, I enjoyed this salad kit. The price isn’t too bad considering what you would pay for a Greek salad if out and about, and it wasn’t packed out with tons of leaves – some green peppers and more Feta and it would be great value!

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Perfect for work lunches

    These are the perfect size for work lunches or my kids take it to school for crunch and sip. So fresh and healthy. Less time spent in the kitchen and more with my family. It even comes with the greek dressing for you to pour on.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Healthy Quick, Easy Midweek meals don’t get easier than this!

    Woolies Greek Salad Kit is the perfect accompaniment to busy weekday dinners. Perfect mix of cucumber, mild Spanish onion, Feta, Tomato, Olives & Greek Dressing. One night, whip up a quick Spaghetti Bolognese, Crusty Bread & add this Greek Salad. Another night, grill some chicken fillets with a sprinkling of Tuscan seasoning with this salad. Healthy Quick & Easy Midweek meals don’t get better than this!

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Best OK the go salad

    I bought this Greek salad kit ,when i was on lunch break. Pretty good portion. I was too full after having it with my wrap and still had leftovers. Very good option when you are on the go and it is healthy too. I would buy this again and again. And i would recommend this to others too.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Fresh but does not last long!

    I bought one of these for my lunch while at work and then didn’t eat it. The next day the lettuce was a bit floppy but it was still decent. Just needed to be fresher!

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Healthy and convenient

    Whilst I do love the Woolworths salad kits, I prefer the Greek salad kits made by Coles. I feel the Coles ones are better value. The Woolworths kits are all in the same plastic box whereas the Coles brand have a plastic tray with partitions to segregate the olives from the feta etc. Overall, the Coles
    salads are my preferred option in this instance.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Tasty salad.

    These salads are probably a little pricey for what they actually are. The one I tried was 90% cucumber and not a lot of other ingredients. It was really yummy still, but I think they’re expensive for what they are.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Yummy

    So it was pizza night tonight. I was way too tired from work, so I didn’t cook. Rather I just bought 2 apcks of sale kits.. one Greek salad and the other roasted pumpkin. My son loved have the two salads as his main.. haha. Yeah he preferred the salads over pizza. He enjoyed it and so I think this will be a perfect combination from now on . Recommend trying.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Perfect for lunch

    I bought a Woolworths Classic Greek Salad Kit after reading some very positive reviews. I often like a salad for lunch whereas hubby is not really a salad person so buying one of these salad kits works perfectly for me. One of my favourite salads is a Classic Greek and I find the mix of fetta, olives, tomatoes and cucumber along with the lettuce in these kits is just right and the tanginess of the dressing is amazing. I’ve had a few kits now and they have always been fresh and crisp. I admit it’s not the most economical way of buying a salad but for the convenience it suits me.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • needs to be fresher

    so disappointed with this Greek Salad – The lettuce is limp and the rest – the salad is in oversized large chunks just to fill the box quicker. For the price – really not worth it.
    Easy to make a fresh salad yourself instead of buying this box – if you have the time. Will taste a lot better and cheaper in the long run.
    Sorry but would not buy this again and do not recommend anyone to buy – just not worth the month for a limp day old salad +

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • My fav

    The Greek salad is my fav out of the whole lot of woolies salads. I like the Greek salad mainly because of the dressing. The taste is just great. I have tried this several time when I used to go the office. Would grab it around lunch time and just have a quick mix to have an awesome and healthy lunch ready. I have tried it with my family and they love it too. So it’s a winner at my place. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Convenient and yum yes, good for our environment no

    While I don’t have anything bad to say about the quality, taste or the convenience aspect; a greek salad is one of the easiest salads to prepare and without all the unnecessary plastics! I get it convenience is a big thing especially when balancing kids, social and work life but we should be instilling these environmentally conscious efforts into our kids because they’re going to be the ones to inherit the earth we leave them. Not trying to shame anyone but if you’re desperate and need a greek salad ASAP this does the trick!

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Love it

    I simply love the Greek salad kit from Woolies. The salads are so fresh and so easy to make. The salad is very tasty with a delicious dressing. The salads from Woolies are reasonably priced and the quality is just great. They don’t last long in the shop..lol grab them quick. The quantity is adequate for one person but you can always increase the quantity by adding more stuff. Recommend trying.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Great shortcut salad

    We were skeptical at first, wondering why you’d buy a ready-made Greek salad as it’s one of the easiest salads to make. Lamb backstrap was on the menu and we were keen to give the Woolworths Greek salad a go. The vegetables and cheese were fresh (yummy crunchy cucumber!) and very easy to assemble. We liked the tanginess of the dressing – nothing worse than a subtle dressing! The addition of grilled halloumi rounded out our Greek themed dinner. Delicious!

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
    solutions

  • Great for work and at home

    I tried the Greek salad kit yesterday and made it into a filling and tasty wrap. Will be getting more as they are a tasty and healthy choice easy to have at home or take to work

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
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  • Quick and easy lunch idea

    Bought one of these salad kits whilst at work and it was surprisingly tasty! Super easy to put together, tasted really nice and all the ingredients were fresh and healthy. Could not finish it all though – was quite a big portion! Would also be nice to have with dinner as a side salad.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
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    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
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  • Love it

    I have used the Greek salad kit from Woolies many times now and have never been disappointed. The taste is so fresh and the dressing is great. The fact that everything is separately packed is what impressed me most. There is enough quantity to fill you up. Highly recommended fo everyone who loves Greek salad.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
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  • Love it

    The Greek salad kit from Woolies has been a big life saver for me many times. I like the freshness of the packed stuff and love the dressing provided in the pack. It’s absolutely easy to mix up the ingredients and have a sumptuous meal ready in just a few minutes. My 5 year old loves the Greek salad and he likes to mix the salad up as a made by him salad ????.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
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  • Salad kit

    Woolworths salad kits are my take to work lunch. They taste fresh and are always crispy. They are not expensive compared to the price of lunches these days purchased in shops. The dressing satchel that is added to the salad kits is off perfect portions that you can add only the amount that you personally require to your taste. I have purchased them to use at home as a salad with pasta or lasagna or even to take to family functions.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
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  • Lacking quality

    On the shelf these kits seem like a great product you don’t have to buy the ingredients go home wash and chop the ingredients. It’s also a reasonable Price so is a great alternative for those of us who are time poor and still want to eat healthy. However after opening my salad I found the ingredients were incredibly hard and dry even after adding the tiny tub of dressing. I would not recommend serving these as a side dish but more a crispy stir fry or salad. Personally we won’t buy again and are going to stick to the old fashioned way wash and chop.

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
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  • Tastes good

    The taste was good. The contents of the salad kit was also fine. The portion size could have been bigger especially for the cost. If you were getting this for four people I found it a bit small. You would be better off buying the ingredients separately as it would cost about the same price and you would get a salad about three times the size

    I would recommend
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits to my family
    and friends
    I would buy
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits again
    I love the
    convenience of
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are perfect for
    entertaining or as a
    side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad
    Kits are delicious
    and healthy meal
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Euro-Inspired Entertaining

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Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

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A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

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  • I Love a good charcuterie board. I Love all the different options all on the one board. I love to do a chocolate board when we have guests over, it’s a fun way to do dessert after dinner. The kids love seeing everything layed out so they can pick and choose.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.

    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)

      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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  • The simplest way to entertain.

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  • I love the looks of different finger foods. I don’t think it is hard to put something together and I had many afternoons hanging out with many mums and all the children at the Cul the sac we then lived. At times I had 8 mums coming with over 40 kids. Many sweet memories indeed

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  • Love the visuals of the chatcuterie board

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  • Looking forward to summer catch ups! Its always the best time to just chill

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  • I love the go to guide for how to arrange a board! Mine never look aesthetic so I am going to try this!

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  • Charcuterie Boards and Antipasto boards are so good. I love them, i love the variety of foods you can put on them and they are so great for entertaining and enjoying with family or friends. It is something i like to make whenever i have friends over as you can enjoy and pick away while you are catching up. Great entertaining option.

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  • I absolutely adore an antipasto spread. There’s nothing better than having a colourful plate of charcuterie and antipasto shared with loved ones. I grew up with my Mum making the most lush, long table of nibblies on celebrations and it’s something that my siblings and I carry on today. It brings us all together.

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