by OXO
1010 days in the top 100 
(592)Buy new: $29.99
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Washing and drying leafy vegetables has never been simpler or more fun than with this gadget. One hand is all you need to press the soft, cushioned knob to start the spinning; when the built-in brake is applied and the job is done, the basket and bowl can be taken apart and used separately. The knob locks down for easy storage, and the spinner is dishwasher-safe. Use this tool with lettuce, raw spinach, broad-leafed herbs, and greens--they end up clean and oh-so-dry, and the drier your leaves, the better salad dressings will adhere and the less mushy your sandwich bread will become. Puddles at the bottom of your salad bowl disappear... Good Grips products are moderately priced and have won the Tylenol/Arthritis Foundation Design Award. --Laurie Notaro
You can spin your salad dry with one hand thanks to the pump handle and non-skid base of this spinner. No cords to worry about, no handles to crank, what could be easier? It's even kind of fun, you won't be surprised to learn that this was inspired by the spinning tops of childhood days.