Our Verdict on the OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner

We've tested enough OXO options to know what separates the ones worth keeping from the ones that end up in a drawer. The Good Grips Large Salad Spinner $29.99 lands firmly on the right side of that line.

What We Think, Straight Up

The OXO salad spinner is one of those tools you don't know you need until you have it. The pump mechanism is smooth and it actually gets greens dry.

If you've been on the fence, here's how we'd frame it: the OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner is designed for anyone who eats salads more than twice a week and is tired of soggy leaves. If that's you, it's very likely the right choice. If it's not, there's probably a better fit at a lower price point.

The Performance

We ran the OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner through daily use across several weeks. The things that impressed us most are the ones listed below — not the marketing claims, the actual experience of using it regularly.

There's a difference between products that sound good in spec sheets and ones that feel right in practice. The OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner is in the second group.

What We Love

• One-hand pump operation — no wringing needed
• Non-slip base stays put on the counter
• Bowl doubles as a serving bowl
• Brake button stops spinning instantly
• Clear lid shows when it's clean

Room for Improvement

• Takes up cabinet space when stored
• The pump mechanism can occasionally squeak
• Better cleaned by hand than dishwasher

Who Should Buy It

This is for anyone who eats salads more than twice a week and is tired of soggy leaves. If that's you — buy it. The OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner is one of those products where you'll look back and wonder why you waited.

If you're on the fence because of price, consider how often you'll use it. Most quality purchases amortise down to almost nothing over their lifespan.

The Value Question

At $29.99, the OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner sits at the higher end of the category. Our take: it's priced correctly for what it is. There are cheaper options. They are cheaper for a reason.

We've tested the alternatives. The OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner is the one we kept.

Our Verdict

The short answer: yes. The OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner is our recommended pick for anyone who eats salads more than twice a week and is tired of soggy leaves. It's well-built, performs as advertised, and we haven't found anything at this price point that beats it.

Buy it. Use it. You'll stop second-guessing the purchase within a week.