Joseph Joseph Multi-Prep 4-Piece Salad Making Set, Multi-Coloured, salad spinner, spiral cutter, slicer and grater, compact storage, Silver

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At 6.2 quarts, the Brieftons BR-SS-02 had the most capacity for greens. This is extremely handy when entertaining for a larger dinner party. Our tester found you could fit 6-8 large servings of salad in this spinner. The braking button worked exceptionally well, despite having the largest capacity. This is where this model shined, but on other functions and features, it failed to impress our reviewer. Innovative and practical, the design team at Joseph Joseph are renowned for their skills in adding a little sophistication and fun to the most mundane household helpers. And, no matter what they turn their minds to redesigning, we always wonder ‘why didn’t we think of that?’. A salad spinner is a kitchen gadget used to wash and dry salad greens and other ingredients. It typically consists of a plastic basket that holds the greens, a lid with a crank handle, and a base that serves as a bowl to catch any water that is spun off. Additionally, some units had a colander that was more difficult to clean for one reason or another. We attempted to take apart, clean, and prepare to dry each unit in under five minutes. All of the contenders were cleaned within this timeframe, but some were easier than others. Five of the models impressed us throughout the cleaning process; these were the Cuisinart CTG-00-SSAS, OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner, OXO Steel, Mueller 5-Liter Vegetable Washer, and Prepworks Collapsible 3-Quart Spinner. One reviewer wrote: “A good sturdy product. Pour fresh water into the hole, spin and drain out of the same hole, a real good worker. I make lots of different salads and prep works takes a lot time so this is a real time saving gem in the kitchen.”

There are three types of salad spinners to choose from. The one you select will depend on individual preferences. Functions: Most salad spinners will simply dry leaves but there are ones with other functions like graters or choppers. Additionally, the outer bowl can be used for serving so look for one that also looks aesthetically pleasing. For this metric, the first thing to note is that the mechanism to spin the colander varies across models. Five spinners use a crank arm, four use a push button, and one uses a pull handle/arm. These types of mechanisms can work effectively and ergonomically, but there were certain limitations to each type. Models with a crank arm can struggle to stay in place during the spinning action because the force is not applied in a downward fashion. The two-part lid easily disassembles, and the large, evenly spaced basket holes make it easier to clean than any of the others, and unlike much of the competition, the Oxo is dishwasher-safe.The OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner is one of the best push-button style models in our fleet. The push button fits nicely into the palm of our hand, and the downward force made the spinning operation very simple. Cleaning is quite simple, simply requiring you to pull apart the lid — unlike other units that require you to remove a screw. The included brake button worked well and did not need excessive force to stop. In our water and dirt removal tests, this unit performed above average. The colander did not have sharp edges, making it easier to clean. Prep bowl – made from clear BPA-free plastic with a non-slip base and space in the top for interchangeable discs.

Washing and drying lettuce is one of the most tedious, time-consuming and inconvenient processes we can possibly think of. Guarantee yourself a crisp, dry salad every time with our round up of the best salad spinners that will also save you time and energy spent in the kitchen. Pump salad spinners: All you need to do to trigger the spin is continuously push down on a large button. 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. Coming in a close second, this Farberware pump spinner is another great option. Its capacity is ever-so-slightly larger than the Oxo model (6.6 quarts) and its spinning mechanism takes up a bit less space inside the basin when the lid is on, which creates more room for greens. It’s got a comfortable, easy-to-use-with-one-hand pump, and a rubber ring around the base that keeps it stable as it spins. And for what it’s worth, you get more spin for your pump than with the Oxo — a single pump keeps the device going almost twice as long. And most importantly, the greens come out dry. What we didn’t like about the Farberware Pump-Activated Salad Spinner

Other salad spinners we tested

A salad spinner is a must-have for anyone who enjoys fresh salad greens. Our culinary experts researched more than 75 of the most popular options before purchasing 9 of the best salad spinners available on the market. We tested these spinners side-by-side, using them in our own kitchens for more than 20 hours of comparative analysis. We carefully assessed drying efficiency by measuring the amount of water removed from various produce, and purposefully dirtied clean lettuce to examine how well each spinner removes dirt and debris. Our test team carefully considers each model for relative capacity, ease of spinning, braking, and ease of cleaning. Our in-depth review offers expert recommendations for the best overall salad spinner, as well as a few that excel for niche purposes. Each leaf needs to be thoroughly rinsed, spread out on paper towels or a clean cloth, and then patted dry with even more towels. And no matter how long you stand there dabbing away at each leaf and crevice, it never seems to dry well enough. So, to bypass all this trouble of making yourself a fresh salad, you end up opting for an easier meal that isn’t necessarily as healthy. The basic idea behind a salad spinner is to wash the greens thoroughly, remove any excess water, and dry them as much as possible so that they don't become wilted or slimy. To use a salad spinner, you simply place the greens in the basket, add water and gently agitate the basket to remove any dirt or debris. Then you spin the greens by turning the handle on the lid, which forces the water out of the greens and into the base below. After spinning, you can either dump the water and dry the greens by hand with a clean kitchen towel, or continue to spin the greens until they are dry.