Say goodbye to soggy leaves and greens this summer with products that we’ve tried and tested words NATALIE BASS
Best for herbs
OXO Good Grips little salad and herb spinner
A smaller version of the classic OXO Good Grips salad spinner, this is ideal for drying smaller portions or leafy herbs like basil, parsley or mint. In testing we were impressed by its powerful spin, which dried our salad in seconds while leaving soft fruit unbruised. The brake feels secure and requires little to no effort, and the compact design means it’s easy to store, too.
Available from Lakeland (£27.49), John Lewis (£27.50)
Best all-rounder
Zyliss Easy Spin 2 salad spinner
This gadget gave us the driest, fluffiest salad on test, sometimes requiring just one spin to dry the leaves completely. It comes with a cord, which requires just one good, effortless pull to whizz the bowl round. The bowl is deep and large, offering plenty of space for large portions, and the non-slip base keeps it secure on the worktop. A five-year guarantee is also included.
Available from Amazon (£32.99)
Best for dry-and-dress in one
KitchenCraft salad spinner
Comprising a clear plastic bowl and inner colander basket, this salad spinner has an opening in the lid which means you can add dressings and sauces as you spin the leaves. There’s a bit of a knack to this, and we got the best results by turning the spinner slowly and carefully. We also liked the easy-turn handle and non-slip base.
Available from Robert Dyas (£18.99), Very (£25.99)
Best for storage
Habitat healthy eating salad spinner
If you want large supplies of washed salad in your fridge, this budget-priced spinner doubles up as a handy storage container with a
