OXO Stainless Steel Salad Spinner Review

Why do you need a salad spinner?

There are so many salad spinners on the market to choose from nowadays but there is only one that I can think of that is made of quality materials, has multiple uses and has a presentable design. However, it is a bit pricey compared to other salad spinners. If you are looking for these qualities, you are looking at the right product.

A salad spinner is a must-have kitchen tool if you love to prepare salad often. Using this amazing invention will save you time for food preparation, especially on busy days where you want to prepare healthy meals with fewer dishes to wash. The spinner could also spare you from using extra paper or kitchen towels to dry your salad so your leafy greens are not soggy. Removing that drying step in the salad preparation gives you more time to prepare a protein (meat, fish, beans, etc.) to pair with the salad. Spin the spinner twice and it will do the job for you!

 

What are the most useful parts of this particular salad spinner?

The salad spinner has two parts that can be used independently.

1. The stainless steel bowl has a rubberized non slip base that stays in place on counter tops or wooden table while the spinner does its job. It also could be used as a serving bowl. The bowl looks presentable on the table by itself. Additionally it does not stain, hold oils or flavor when used as a mixing bowl that involve certain salad dressings.
2. It has a plastic basket that can be use as colander.

 

What are the parts and functions of a salad spinner and why we like it? 

Stainless steel bowl – sturdy, unbreakable, sleek design looks presentable as serving bowl

Plastic basket – good size for using it as colander

Rubberized non slip base – it stays in place, it has nice grip on kitchen counter or wooden table.

Rubberized non slip knob – easy push without having your hand slip even when it is wet.

It only requires one hand to push the knob.

Build in break button – easy push button for a quick stop

Lid – it is made of clear plastic to easily see the condition inside.

It comes apart for easy clean.

Additional information

Dishwasher safe

BPA free

Dimension 10.5”x 10.5” x 8”

Weight 3.9 lbs

Bowl capacity is 6.34 qts

Basket capacity is 4.95 qts

Pros

Sturdy

Sleek design

Metal part can be used as a serving bowl

The base of the bowl has a strong grip on wood and concrete countertops

The basket can be use as colander. It can fit the whole head of lettuce

Easy to operate pump

Convenient push button break

 

Cons

Expensive compared to other salad spinners on the market

It would be much better if the basket is not made of plastic

It requires big space for storage

The lid is bulky