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

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After one cycle in the dishwasher, the bowl and colander were misshapen and had to be bent back into their nesting formation even though the manufacturer claims they are dishwasher safe.

It doubles as a serving bowl, allowing you to drain the dirty water out and then dump your greens in for quick serving. Or would you stand in one place and push the handles as they spin by, so that the merry-go-round rotates freely on its center axis, increasing in speed with each push? The silicone makes it one of the best salad spinners for outdoor barbecues where you don't want to worry about anything breaking. Serious Eats uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles.The patented pump-action plunger makes one-handed operation easy, and the built-in brake mechanism skids your spinning to a halt quickly. If you don't have a dishwasher or don't plan on using your salad spinner often, the perk of hand washing means your salad spinner will probably resist warping and last longer. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Lettuce came out clean, just glistening with moisture, and berries were unbruised and ready to be eaten.

All of our winners had lids that trapped minimal lettuce and at least one dishwasher-safe component. 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. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).

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. After a soak in cold water for five minutes, it took only 10 easy pumps to completely remove dirt and thoroughly dry chopped romaine.It folds down to half the size and fits into drawers, nests into other bowls, or can fit into tight spaces. This model has a base coated in non-slip material that keeps the spinner stable during operation, and we found it stayed still across three tests. It had a brake button, a lid that came apart for easy cleanup, and a lock that kept the handle flat for storage. Like other Oxo products, this one is made to last, even when you use it as a colander for hot foods or a bowl as a serving dish.

If you need something that won't break but can handle washing and drying smaller batches of lettuce, this 3-quart Progressive Collapsible Salad Spinner with a silicone construction and collapsible design is a wonderful option.The spin top doesn't have a button or lever so it collapses flat and can be stacked, making it a good option for those with limited storage. We then noted any issues with reassembling, water spots or remaining food particles, and storage limitations. In a test with fresh blueberries, however, we observed the fruit washed and spun quickly with no bruising at all, but we did have to hold the spinner while processing to keep it stable on the counter. The added lateral force also encouraged the salad spinner to move across the counter while spinning.