OXO Good Grips Little Salad & Herb Spinner, Plastic

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Made from white, BPA-free plastic, the bowl is transluscent, while the spinning basket and lid are opaque. This salad spinner is handwash only.

If you're looking for a salad spinner that's efficient but also modern and attractive, the Oxo Steel model is a great choice. It has the elements expected from Oxo's trusted brand, plus a sleek design that looks as good on the table serving your freshly spun salad as it does on the counter as a tool. The white spinner basket (which can also be used as a colander) sits within a durable, BPA-free plastic bowl. With a diameter of 26 cm, this salad spinner is large enough to cater for a family meal. There are two considerations here: How much storage space you have and the needs based on your family size. The largest basket has a capacity for up to 6 quarts of greens, while the smallest can accommodate about 2.5 quarts. If you're feeding more than a couple of people regularly, the larger model is the way to go, but if it's just you and one other person, the smaller model can get the job done.

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Afterwards, you can use the dry parts of the towel to pat any excess water drops off the greens. In our testing, the amount of water remaining in the greens was a little more than the most effective salad spinners on this list, but it performed just as well as some of the others. And because big droplets were patted away at the end, the greens seemed dry enough.

Handle-style spinners: Easier on the hand than the knob variety, a handle-style salad spinner is also difficult to store because of the awkward shape. The extended handle is attached to the gears, and as you manually spin the handle, the basket spins. During our tests, we evaluated several products that are designed to dry and clean veggies. We chose options ranging from small and compact to large and voluminous. In addition to evaluating the functionality of each, we designed objective tests to look at how well each cleans fine particulates and dries. We also look at the capacity and ease of use. After hours of spinning veggies, we gather our data for a well-rounded look at what the best salad spinners on the market have to offer. Along with overall construction, size, and quality, we tested the bowl's versatility with other tasks—such as mixing pancake batter. Since we love multi-function kitchen tools, we also noticed how the bowls worked as serving vessels (for example, if they retained food temperature). Both lids – one to top the basket and the other housing the spinning mechanism – are transparent, allowing you to easily see when your food is ready. As the bowl is clear and elegantly styled, it can also be used for serving your salad dish.

Spinning should be a fluid process since that's the purpose of these products. However, not all of these models stop well when it comes time to hit the brakes. Some of the salad spinners come with a brake button. Other models with a crank arm spinning mechanism do not include this feature. There are certain advantages and disadvantages to each braking system. Crank arms rely solely on the arm for braking, and we found this style can be challenging to stop when functioning at higher speeds in comparison to the button-style brakes, which were more effective at braking. We tested each salad spinner using salad greens and herbs with varying water content levels, including romaine lettuce, green leaf lettuce, radicchio, and cilantro. We also used them on bulkier vegetables, strawberries, and blueberries to asses how they perform with delicate and firm produce. To test the strength of the baskets, we used each to drain freshly-cooked pasta. Constructed from BPA-free plastic, the lime green basket is housed in a transparent bowl. Measuring 26 cm in diameter and with a depth of around 13 cm, this spinner is ideal for feeding a family. Saving even more washing-up, the bowl can also be used to serve your salad. Once you’ve finished your meal, the basket, bowl and lids all separate easily, for straightforward cleaning. Keeping the spinner secure while operating is a concern. Look for a wide base to ensure stability and features like non-slip coating or feet that make them even more balanced and steady.

The OXO Steel Salad Spinner did a few things quite well. The large, rubber bottom of the bowl, coupled with a securely-fit lid and colander, meant spinning was extremely user-friendly. The most notable attribute of the product is its above-average performance in our water removal tests. One of the most positive notes is that this spinner could remove water and dirt at an above-average level. Anyone who has grown their own vegetables knows that sometimes things can get a little dirty during the harvesting process. Though greens from the store or your local farmers' market would most likely never be this dirty, our lead reviewer saw it necessary to put the spinners through a more extreme test. This updated version of Zyliss' classic salad spinner has a redesigned spin basket that's designed differently from other spinners. Instead of being perfectly round, it has wide ribs, and is designed to "fluff" the salad when you hit the brakes on the spinner. We're not sure if this design is any more effective than a traditional round bowl, but overall the spinner performed well, yielding greens that were fairly dry. Health & Personal Care Take care of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally with the best health and personal care accessories and products. You’ll be wondering how you ever lived without them!With its lime green basket (which can also double as a colander), clips and handle, this salad spinner will brighten up any kitchen. Our Salad Spinner eliminates excess moisture from lettuce, spinach, herbs, vegetables and berries. The side handle gives you more power with less effort, while the easy-access brake button allows you to stop the spinner in an instant. The bowl has a non-slip base to ensure it stays securely on your kitchen surface. This great tool also doubles as colander and serving bowl. Sometimes, you can find an outer bowl with a flow-through design with holes in the bottom to drain the water as you spin. The advantage is that the lettuce dries faster, but this has to be done over a sink to avoid messy spillage. Many types of salad spinners have an outer bowl that doesn't feature holes in the bottom, though. The upside is that you can do your spinning on the counter, but you must dump your bowl periodically to drain the water. There are some models, like the Westmark, that have pour spouts that allow for a more convenient draining experience.