“Rebecca, Greg and I did not agree on the necessity of owning a salad spinner, since they tend to buy pre-washed greens, which saves time (but not money). However, if you’re a big salad-eater, I think you’ll be very happy you have one.” ~ Bobbi
The more salad you eat, the more you’ll be drawn to fresh greens from the farmers market or your backyard garden, and those will need to be washed and dried. A good salad spinner quickly and effectively removes excess the water. We also use a spinner for herbs and salad greens that are typically not pre-washed, like Bibb lettuce and romaine hearts.
The inside basket of the spinner can also double as a colander! Use it for rinsing canned beans or draining spaghetti if your colander is not available.
Salad spinners are easy to use. Just rinse your greens in the inside basket:
Spin until mostly dry:
Pour out the water that has accumulated in the outer shell and spin a second time if desired.
You’ll now have clean, dry greens for your salad!
As salad lovers, we’ve got a strategy for making the perfect salad: How to Build a Salad. We hope you enjoy your salad spinner! Please share your favorite salad ideas with us in the comments below.
