Has your wooden salad bowl lost its "glow"? Pour some HOT olive oil into a dull wooden bowl. It will renew the finish and is definitely safe for serving food.
This is a page about preserve wooden bowls with mineral oil. Food-grade mineral oil is a great way to keep a wooden bowl looking nice. It keeps the wood from drying out, preventing it from cracking and splintering.
Because metal sometimes imparts a slightly unpleasant flavor to fruits and vegetables, avoid metal bowls when mixing or serving salads. China, glass or prepared wooden bowls are best.
