Small Collapsible Salad Spinner - half the size without compromising on features

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Drying Test One: Dry five ounces of mixed greens to determine how effectively each spinner dries the lettuce. A product-obsessive, Maria is constantly testing and reviewing new launches and hero products, to deliver of-the-moment information for Insider's readers. If you're a big fan of leafy greens and eat salads regularly, it may make more sense to opt for a salad spinner that's dishwasher safe and requires less effort to clean. The OXO Good Grips Glass Salad Spinner is the best match for this function, as its base looks like a simple glass serving bowl. Since you don't need as much torque for smaller batches, you keep your greens from plastering against the sides of the colander at higher speeds.

There are two considerations here: How much storage space you have and the needs based on your family size.During testing, we lauded the minimal strength it took to depress the plunger while still feeling sturdy and comfortable in hand. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Salad spinners that generate more force will cause more water to flee and will deliver drier greens. Pump spinners: This model can be operated one-handed and is often easy to use with just some pressure on the plunger. It doesn't exactly slip into your cabinet undetected, so if you're in a smaller space, it might be a bit cumbersome. Mass and radius remained relatively consistent between all of the spinners tested and the greatest variable between the products was velocity. Since you have to spin the crank around the bowl manually, it takes a little more of an arm workout and can be a hindrance to those with limited mobility.

The Oxo Good Grips Little Salad and Herb Spinner is just right for small portions of lettuce, berries, and especially bunches of fresh herbs with its 2. It helps that it can be used for rinsing beans, washing and drying herbs, and lots of other tasks, as well. That, coupled with the fact it’s been six years since we last reviewed them, meant it was time to retest salad spinners. A salad spinner is not a necessity, but it does make meal prep a lot easier—and not just for greens. Since no one likes soggy mixed greens, you'll have to drain your lettuce, arugula, and other veggies and wait for them to dry.