Best Salad Spinners

OXO Good Grips may not seem like the most sophisticated appliance but the model has quite a lot going for it. That said, we didn't have a particularly hard time trying to figure out the best part of this product. Since spinning and tossing the salad is the primary function of these tools, we couldn't overlook the model's convenient one-handed operation that works with the company's very own pump mechanism and a brake button. The former allows the user to clean and dry lettuce, leafy greens, and berries without putting a whole ton of effort. While the latter provides you with the ability to stop the spinner on a dime with but a single push of a button.

Other than that, we would like to mention the sizable 6.22 qt bowl with an elegant and clear design and a 4.95 qt basket that can be used as a colander. There's also the clear and flat lid that comes apart and snaps together, allowing you to thoroughly clean it in a convenient manner. Plus, all of the spinner's parts are top-rack dishwasher safe, so cleaning the tool in general wouldn't prove to be much of a hassle either. And, as it usually is the case with these appliances, the non-slip knob locks down for storage, and the non-slip base of the salad spinner keeps the bowl steady on any kitchen countertop.

All in all, OXO Good Grips is a product that is as elegant as it is useful. With its help, you will be able to prepare yourself all kinds of healthy and delicious lunches. Plus, this is easily one of the least demanding spinners in terms of cleaning and maintenance in general.

Mueller Austria MU-SS looks almost as delicious as the salads it will help you prepare. But its admittedly visually appealing exterior isn't the focal point of this product. No, that title is reserved and split between the model's numerous technical/mechanical features.

To start with, the device comes equipped with a particularly effective built-in brake button that stops the spinner on a dime. The smart locking lid comes apart as easily as it attaches to the top, offering a simple but tight seal.

An "easy water drain system" is another little detail that lets the product edge out the bulk of its competition. Under the somewhat convoluted name lies perforated housing that keeps the salad inside, all while enabling you to effortlessly drain the water. Which is an especially good thing since the bowl, unfortunately, is a little flimsy, so you'll have to be careful with it.

You won't have to be particularly careful, however, with the unit in general. Fitted with an anti-wobble feature and non-slip base, the model stays still and sturdy no matter the surface.

Other than that, there isn't that much to it. Simply put, Mueller Austria MU-SS is an excellent salad spinner. Its capacity is no joke. The model is as effective as it is easy to control. It doesn't require too much countertop space. Plus, the unit is easy to put together and maintain.

As the name of the company behind this product suggests, cuisine and cooking in general is, indeed, an art. And though this spinner probably won't make you an artist, it will allow you to treat yourself to all kinds of delicious meals and make healthier food choices. What we liked most about it is the functionality and the design that enables that functionality. Part of that design is a grid on top of the lid that allows the owner of this useful tool to add and drain water without having to actually remove the said lid. Another part of that design is a clear base that can be used as a serving bowl, essentially providing you with an additional container. There's also the easy-to-turn spin knob that makes it easier to operate the whole thing.

Of course, the manufacturers didn't forget about the most fundamental elements of any salad spinner like a non-skid base that will allow you to place it on any surface without worrying about the appliance sliding off it and a locking mechanism that keeps the spinner securely closed. That said, some customers complain that the base isn't quite as non-skid as advertised, so keep that in mind when you decide where to put this thing.

Other than that, what we have here is an affordable and convenient piece of cookware. With its help, you will be able to make your diet a lot healthier by relegating the washing and spin-drying salad greens, fruits, and vegetable duties to the appliance, saving the fun part of cooking to yourself.

Progressive 10CSS2 is one of those products that manages to stand out in a field where there isn't that much wiggle room to do that. This is an interesting product to say the least and the interesting part mostly comes from Progressive's very own patented collapsible design. The seemingly simple principle behind this design relies on the internal basket and external bowl that collapse to about half the regular extended size, making it far easier to store the whole thing.

Of course, a design like this one provides a number of additional benefits in terms of cooking and serving food as well. But it does carry with it a particular disadvantage, the disadvantage being the relatively limited 3-qt volume of the bowl. That kind of capacity will make it difficult to prepare a salad for an entire family. But, other than that, the appliance doesn't provide a lot of opportunities for people to complain about. The non-skid base of this model provides a stable and solid foundation, allowing other elements of the model's design to do their job and freely spin away. Plus, the whole thing is dishwasher safe, so you won't have to waste your time cleaning every part of it with your own two hands.

To sum it up, Progressive 10CSS2 is one of those salad spinners that will definitely attract the type of individuals who like to keep everything in an apple-pie order. That said, the limited volume of the bowl makes the model somewhat unsuitable for those who like to make salads for an entire family.

Whether Gourmia GSA9240 will help you prepare gourmet meals is up for debate. But there's no debating the fact that it will quickly dry freshly washed lettuce, cabbages, spinach, fruits, vegetables, and any other salad ingredients. Unfortunately, the model does not incorporate one of those fancy spinning mechanisms, relying instead on the tried and tested rotary system that requires the user to manually spin the basket. On the bright side, the handle is conveniently designed for both right- and left-handed individuals, and that isn't something that you can say about any salad spinner.

And what you certainly couldn't attribute to the majority of those spinners is a built-in drainage system located on the lid. With the help of this spout, you will be able to easily fill and drain liquid from the bowl. Another thing that we liked about this salad mixer is the large bowl that features 5.3 liquid quarts of volume. The bowl's capacity makes the whole thing particularly suitable not just for spinning the salad but for tossing and serving it too. Other than that, the non-skid base adds a touch of stability and the locking mechanism on the lid keeps the ingredients from spilling.

All things considered, Gourmia GSA9240 isn't the most sophisticated spinner on the market. But it is a simple and useful tool that, in return for a pretty small price, will allow you to waste far less time on salad preparation, so you'll be able to enjoy a healthy meal anytime you want.