Best salad tools & spinners according to redditors
We found 62 Reddit comments discussing the best salad tools & spinners. We ranked the 34 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 62 Reddit comments discussing the best salad tools & spinners. We ranked the 34 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
>I've found the greens just wilt and everything else loses crispness if I prepare and leave in the fridge
The best thing you can do for your greens is to wash them, put them in a good quality salad spinner and then put them in a plastic bag with a damp, but not overly wet, paper towel. You will be astonished by how long these will last in your fridge. I like to use quart and gallon zip lock bags, but cheap plastic produce bags will work too. I also recommend you be gentle with the greens and tear them instead of cutting them to elongate their lives.
There is a collapsible one!
Prepworks by Progressive Collapsible Salad Spinner - 3 Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050EF6RS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T92GDbPNABHEJ
https://www.amazon.com/Kolder-13214-Dressing-Bottle-13-Ounce/dp/B002OOVB0I
I love my mustard-lemon vinaigrette.
-1 heaping tbsp Dijon mustard
-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
-4 tbsp EVOO
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp pepper
As for containers, this thing is all you'll ever need for salad dressing. Easy to measure, mix, store, and pour. I use it for other sauces too.
I second the recommendation for making your own dressing.
I've got one of these which has been really convenient. Don't have to wash out an oily measuring cup since there are measurements on the sides.
Not kidding here: you can use a mechanical salad spinner thing as a replacement for a plate centrifuge. Just attach two plastic plate holders to the interior of the spinner, and pump away! Here's a link to one such device: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004OCKR?pc_redir=1406791790&robot_redir=1
Theoritically, if it fractional freeze distillation were legal, you could use a salad spinner (yes, really) to separate liquid alcohol from water ice using centrifugal force. Dispose of the ice (by eating it - yum), and add the concentrate back into the bucket to refreeze. Repeat until the desired amount of ice has been scooped-out.
In theory, of course.
I like the Oxo one. This isn't the exact model but it's basically the same, I think. The mechanism is robust enough that you can go pretty crazy on it and then the whole thing starts dancing a little. Or you can open it before it stops and shower your whole kitchen with a lethal spray of romaine. Either way, my three year old loves it when we make salads.
Get one of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003L0OOR6/ref=psdc_388158011_t1_B0076PNQNU and make your own dressing. It is very easy, cheap, and you know exactly what you're getting. That little container changed everything for me.
I think this is it:
https://www.amazon.com/Dressing-Containers-Silicone-Condiment-Leak-Resistant/dp/B0076PNQNU
Salad spoon, half of a set of salad tongs.
I have this one (well closest one to what I have that I could find) and it's great. Also reasonable size, but I do have to buy narrower zucchini than what I was used to buying.
I'm just gonna tell you right now, this baby changes the game.
Your life is transformed.
I have a friend who says "I want to eat healthy but I just don't like how healthy food tastes." I imagine you'd agree. While it's not the healthiest opinion to hold, it's completely understandable. It's honest. But I think this opinion comes from a lack of experience. I have reason to believe you too lack the experience of eating vegetables that are delicious and diverse. I believe this because when you talk about your experience with vegetables you cite watery lettuce and subway lettuce as your main examples. In the general scheme of great food, watery lettuce hearts and subway lettuce aren't very good and it's completely okay to not like these things.
I think for someone who doesn't eat healthy food at home, it's hard to come by it elsewhere unless you're an adventurous eater. If you go out to eat and you want vegetables, most restaurants won't have vegetable entrees. You'll either get your veggies on a sandwich (like at Subway), in a salad, or as some generic, choose-two-from-the-list side order (like steamed broccoli). At least this is the case where I live, in the South-eastern US. And all these things, while good when they are good, can get boring quickly. The lack of variety is a problem.
My advice to you would be to try and experience vegetable dishes of different cultures. Build your experience with vegetables. Tasty vegetables are out there. The trick is to find places that don't treat vegetables as an afterthought. Indian restaurants, for example, provide plentiful and diverse main dishes consisting of mostly vegetables. Chinese food does this as well. This doesn't mean you have to give up meat to be healthy. But I think that once you find delicious new ways to eat veggies, you won't feel like eating them is a burden or chore. You'll want to eat them.
That's the trick: to get to the point where you want to eat vegetables. Forcing yourself to eat healthy food you don't like isn't a sustainable lifestyle choice. If you have a choice between only healthy food you hate, and delicious food that's bad for you, of course you'll keep relapsing back to the unhealthy food. But there's a third choice: healthy food you love. And you can still have the unhealthy food too; once again, it's balance and moderation.
So, in addition to getting out and finding vegetables you like. There are some other things you can do. Like making boring healthy things taste better. For instance, try making a bunch of different salad dressings. Forgive the snobbery, but store bought is pretty rubbish unless you shell out for it. And put all kinds of shit on your salads. I made a salad for my brother-in-law and he was amazed at how good it was. All I did was put a bunch of different stuff on it that didn't suck. A salad doesn't have to be punishment. It doesn't have to be watery lettuce with kraft ranch.
Also, I really recommend learning to cook. I know sometimes, especially in college, it isn't practical. When I was 20 I had a roommate situation that led to the kitchen reaching biohazard levels a couple times. No one wants to cook in that. But if you're lucky to have a good living situation, it's really the best. And if you're kitchen situation isn't ideal, it's worth it to be the asshole enforcer of cleanliness among your roommates. But as far as the food goes, get your inspiration from /r/food, /r/cooking, /r/askcullinary, /r/asianeats, or even Pinterest or Allrecipes.com. If it looks appetizing, learn to cook it. And don't stop until you have an arsenal of healthy dishes you love to eat. They exist. I promise. You just have to find them.
EDIT: Solve the watery lettuce problem with a salad spinner. For real, I spin all the vegetables that go into a salad. Watery salad is unappetizing. This thing has like 650 reviews and it's absolutely worth it. It's all about taking the steps necessary to make healthy food taste good. For me, this is one of those steps.
just throw some razorblades on this
Dressing 2 Go
This one seems good for taking up less space.
https://www.amazon.com/Prepworks-Progressive-Collapsible-Salad-Spinner/dp/B00FOI40YU
I use this OXO salad dressing shaker /Amazon link/ to hold lime juice. I have an electric citrus juicer and I do an entire bag or two of limes at one time. Then I freeze in 1 cup containers… thawing out when the container gets low. I also use cheesecloth to remove the last of the pulp; the juicer removes, maybe 90 percent. Works for me.
(Edit: I had the link to the 1 cup version, not the 2 cup version)
I'mma guess this. Cuz y'know. Salad. Also that item looks mighty fine.
Caesar Salad is super easy to do.
I intentionally did not include specific measurements. After you make this recipe a dozen or so times, you'll dial in what works for you. Some people like a good garlic kick. Some people like a little extra acidity from the lemon. Some like a super fishy/salty dressing. Make it your way.
Salads- Get one of these guys - http://www.amazon.com/Kolder-21DRS-Salad-Dressing-Bottle/dp/B002OOVB0I and start making your own dressing. Most of them are olive oil based and very easy. They usually take me about 2 minutes to make. I've seen the thing at Target too.
Sandwiches- I use a potato peeler with zucchini (specifically, I buy the lighter variety of zucchini as it seems to have more moisture). I line the bread with it, and drizzle hot sauce. Can't really get more healthy than that.
Tuna - I would bet that switching the mayo for greek yogurt or sour cream would be fine. I'd add in a little cumin/oregano or garlic/onion powder to get some more flavor out of it.
When I started the SCD I bought one of these (Kolder Salad Dressing Bottle, Glass, 13-Ounce, Made in the USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OOVB0I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tD.UzbF9RFAT4). It has recipes w/ measurements on the side and has been wonderful. My wife and I like the Greek dressing and there's only ~1/3 cup of lemon juice in the entire recipe so the impact is negligible.
https://www.amazon.com/Kolder-13214-Dressing-Bottle-13-Ounce/dp/B002OOVB0I
Its so beautiful!!
I got this one http://www.amazon.com/Procizion-VEG8006B-Vegetable-Spiral-Slicer/dp/B00K1U9Y56/ its sold and ship by Amazon, the only spiralizer sold by Amazon PLUS it comes with a free peeler! I love the peeler - it can peel bidirectionally to cut your peeling time in half and works for veggies and fruits.
Next time make zucchini or summer squash noodles and top it with a cream based or meat sauce. It would probably be more satisfying.
I bought this little gadget online to make veggie noodles and them steam them. You can buy a similar product at Bed Bath and Beyond.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JPV3MIM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
To add to that, I use this salad spinner to sort the brass/ss pins.
Here's a salad server set with an openwork bone handle that could just as easily be carved from ivory.
https://www.amazon.com/Open-Work-Handle-Salad-Servers/dp/B01L9RA1JW
You may have missed my earlier post where I left a link on tips to help tell ivory from plastic or bone. If you have time, take a look.
Adding onto this- what has helped me recently is using a salad washer, specifically this one
After running your film through whatever wetting agent you’re using, pull out the reels and toss them into that. Give it a few spins (it’ll pull out as much residual water that it can) remember, keep the film inside the reels.
Once done, pull them out and use u/youngyyoungyoung method for drying.
Get yourself some Woolite and a salad spinner. Hand wash in your sink according to the directions on the garment tag and then pop it in the salad spinner to help speed up the drying process.
I found the secret to shredded hash browns is separating the water. The secret to separating the water is a salad spinner.
Also remember that potato dishes need salt.
Just buy a salad spinner. I've tried several and settled on this one. It's a bit pricy but very good, don't waste your money on others that are flimsy or difficult to use or too small or don't spin fast enough:
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Salad-Spinner-Large/dp/B00D78X2VQ/
Unlined or molded/padded/foam bras? I have an older version of this one which a quick check shows would work ok (wire width is the limiting factor with the wires on Panache Tango needing slightly squeezed in to fit) for my bras in UK 34K. I can't stand thick bras so all of mine are unlined and I'm not sure it would work for padded or foam bras without damaging the cups.
I have no idea what make mine is.. there's no markings on it.
Id go for something like this bad boy.
The clips on top look pretty spiffy.
Conquer your fear with knowledge! I would recommend looking at a few different lists of veggies that include their carbohydrates, pick 2 that sound good to you and learn a few recipes for each one. Here is a page on the subject of vegetables and carbs. Check out r/1200isplentyketo/ for recipes that are veggie-centric.
I love all vegetables and love variety in my diet, so pretty hard to pick a favorite. I would recommend you look to spinach first - it's VERY easy to cook, and of course very tasty raw as well. Spinach cooked in butter with salt and pepper is delicious, and full of nutrients.
For your salads, that's an easy way to add fat. Prepared salad dressings are, in my opinion, trash. Making your own (once you've done it a few times) is quick, and well worth the effort - and it will be exactly what you need it to be! A good salad dressing can also be a good dip/sauce for anything else you want to eat. Here's a quick guide. Just skip the dressings that are sugar-based. You can keep homemade dressing in the fridge for a few days too - I have this one and adore it
For me it's more of a consistency thing than a particular flavor I'm after. I prefer the thinner "restaurant style" ranch over anything I can buy in a bottle...
What I've done is use a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch mix, but while I use the full cup of milk (sometimes a bit more) that the instructions call for, I only add a little bit of the mayo (just barely enough to provide a very slight thickening).
I also add in a bunch of fresh-cracked black pepper, and little kosher salt.
Tip: get yourself one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Salad-Dressing-Shaker/dp/B003L0OOR6
Side note: on Taco Night (because I know you have one!) mix a packet of HVR into a pint of sour cream before you start on the rest of the taco fixin's... by the time you're ready to start assembling tacos you have Ranch-flavored sour cream. WIN!
https://www.amazon.com/Kolder-Salad-Dressing-Bottle-13-Ounce/dp/B002OOVB0I - I have this. It's great - recipes on the side with quantity marked lines.
Also, I think this salad dressing bottle may be of some interest to you.
Here they are on amazon
Yeah, the excuses of the fatties are insane. Buy lettuce or other salad, chop and wash. The give it a spin http://amzn.to/1u8E3v8 and then add what you want.
Tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber and olives. Little like ceasar salad. If you want more proteins, add tuna.
What kind of delusional world the fatties live? if you compare how long it takes to make hamburger meal vs. salad at home, the answer is obvious.
OXO Good Grips Green Salad Spinner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QTVT4A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_StURybAP7AE4J
Something like this. It shakes all the liquid off.
How effective is this? It looks like its going to get messy
anyways other related LPT:Buy this as seen here
Pick up this Ikea salad spinner and you'll never have wet herbs again.