Lettuce dryer, 5 l/26 cm - Westmark

Do you know what is one of the secrets of delicious salads prepared by famous chefs? Thorough drying of leaves!

Because nothing is more tasteless than a lettuce full of water, we thought to present you the benefits of purchasing a salad spinner, an easy to use and particularly useful tool for washing and removing excess water from leafy vegetables and preparing some salads that will bring you extra health in the daily menu.

Why do you need a salad spinner?

The reasons are numerous and pertinent and we are convinced that they will be decisive to make this acquisition:
• you gain very precious time, since you no longer have to wash and dry each leaf of lettuce by hand;
• you benefit from fresh leafy vegetables, crunchy and kept in their natural form for longer, having the possibility to use them after the day you washed them;
• you get salads with a special flavor, because draining water will allow sticking of the sauces and oil to the lettuce leaves, avoiding leakage at the base of the dish;
• you will properly wash the lettuce, removing all residues and protecting yourself from food poisoning or even from more serious diseases caused by bacteria such as Listeria or E-coli;
• you equip your kitchen with a professional device, easy to handle and very safe to use, thanks to the centrifugation mechanism and the 4 adherent feet, which prevent the spinner from slipping off the kitchen worktop;
• get rid of the hassle of washing more dishes as the basket inside is an ideal sieve and the salad spinner can also be used as a serving container. The plastic they are made of allows for quick washing with no special detergents and can even be placed in the dishwasher;

• you prepare a sufficient amount of salad for guests and family, the salad spinner having a capacity of 5 liters and a diameter of 260 mm;

• you purchase an up-to-date product, with a long service life and which surprises with the versatility of use (washing, drying and storing salads)

Short history

Although devices of this kind existed for a very long time, even since the 19th century, the mechanism of modern spinners was patented in 1970. The evolution of this product was influenced by the two models designed by Jean Mantelet and Gilberte Fouineteau, two French designers. In 1974, The Mouli Manufacturing Co. introduced on the American market, a salad spinner with a rotating handle and since that time, the spread of this product has gained momentum.

The salad spinner is made of plastic and consists of an outer bowl that includes a removable sieve and a lid provided with a rotating mechanism. Once activated, the mechanism generates the rapid rotation of the inner sieve, the salad being dried by centrifugation. The sieve slits allow water to drain and collect it in the outer bowl.

How do we use the salad spinner?

The procedure is very simple and includes the following steps:

1. wash the lettuce very well, under cold running water or even in the spinner. Washing in the spinner involves filling the outer bowl with water and submerging the lettuce leaves repeatedly. To get a clean lettuce, you need to change water in the bowl, after the first wash.
2. depending on your preference, cut or tear the lettuce leaves by hand into small pieces (as if you were preparing salad) and place them in the salad spinner sieve;
3. place the sieve in the plastic bowl, fix the lid and activate the rotating mechanism. Thanks to the centrifugation movement, water on the leaves will drain through the sieve holes directly into the plastic bowl.

Dry the leaves very well, throwing the remaining water and repeat the action if necessary. Whether you use the lettuce immediately or you want to keep it in the fridge for several days, try not to leave any drop of water on the leaves.

Tip: Before placing the lettuce into the fridge, do not forget to put a napkin on top of the plastic bowl of the salad spinner and cover everything with a plastic wrap. This way, the leaves will be kept fresh longer, and you will enjoy the nutrients present in abundance in these dishes, for a long time.