Abstract: A salad bar insert is disclosed which includes upper and lower panels which are bonded together. The upper and lower panels define openings sized to receive containers of salad foods. In addition, the upper and lower panels define a sealed interior volume which surrounds the various openings. Three-dimensional salad food replicas are secured in place to the lower panel inside this chamber, such that the three-dimensional salad food replicas are visible from above through the upper panel. The insert of this invention can readily be wiped clean, and it allows a salad bar to be assembled simply and easily, with minimal labor requirements.