Salad Spinners For Herbs

Choosing a salad spinner for herbs starts with how you like to cook. A compact design makes sense for small bunches and frequent garnishes, while a roomier basket can accommodate herbs alongside salad greens. Leave space for the leaves rather than packing the basket tightly. Think about handling and storage, too: compare the weight of the bowl, the space it needs in your cabinet and how its spinning mechanism operates. A pump, knob or lever offers a different feel in use, while features such as a nonslip base or brake may be worth looking for in the product details. Bowl material is another useful way to narrow your choices. Consider plastic, glass or stainless steel according to how you plan to handle, clean and use the bowl beyond prep. Some designs double as serving vessels, but check the individual description rather than assuming every bowl does. For everyday herb prep, rinse whole leaves or sprigs, drain the water and spin before chopping. Removing excess surface water helps keep a spoonful of herbs from adding unwanted moisture to dressings and sauces. Fold parsley into a lemony grain salad, add cilantro to a tangy dressing or scatter mint over roasted vegetables just before serving.