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

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Now you can quickly dry large quantities of leafy greens, cut up veggies or fresh fruit pieces, and save precious cabinet space in the process. To add to stability, two of our favorite models also had non-slip rubber bumpers or a rubber-coated base. Our favorite salad spinners featured a brake button and a lock to flatten their pump for easier storage. The outer bowl can be used as a serving bowl in a pinch, though it's not as sleek as the OXO Steel Salad Spinner.

I deliberated before spending so much on a salad spinner but am so glad I made the purchase, I love it. Drying Test Three: If the salad spinner is able to successfully dry seven-and-a-half ounces of mixed greens, dry 10 ounces of mixed greens, to further test its ability to handle a large amount of lettuce.Along with overall construction, size, and quality, we tested the bowl's versatility with other tasks—such as mixing pancake batter. Sometimes, you can find an outer bowl with a flow-through design with holes in the bottom to drain the water as you spin. That, coupled with the fact it’s been six years since we last reviewed them, meant it was time to retest salad spinners. It might feel a little flimsy while unpacking, but the size and ease of operation make it a great choice for camping, road-tripping, barbeques, or traveling in general. During our tests, we washed and spun two large heads of romaine lettuce and observed there was still space in the bowl for more.

It even maintained its shape post-wash and neatly snapped back together and collapsed for easy storage—even in small spaces. Serious Eats uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. We appreciated that the clear bowl made it easy to see when the greens were dry, and the brake was instantly responsive when pushed. To help you find the perfect salad spinner for your kitchen, we tested them side-by-side and evaluated each on its ease of use, design, size, ease of cleaning, and overall value. We absolutely loved the heavy-duty, well-constructed design and how the clear bowl almost looked like glass for serving but did not get hot while passing around pasta.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. If you're looking for a salad spinner that's efficient but also modern and attractive, the Oxo Steel model is a great choice. A COLANDER WITH A TWIST | Use to drain your pasta and rinse your veggies, or twist it into a spinner! All of our winners had lids that trapped minimal lettuce and at least one dishwasher-safe component. But this does allow for the bowl to be a little more shallow, which is great for smaller batches of greens and for storing.