[MoreWhisky]

Every year i plan on buying one of those spinning things that help dry your lettuce leaves after you have washed them. We all have pack ups so i use loads of lettuce, im sat here now waiting for the leaves to dry off a bit after i just washed them thinking like i do every yrs whats the best way to dry them 

So whats the pitfalls with these spinners any design to avoid or even better can anyone tell me the best ones or even a new better  method ?

Cheers MW.

[compostqueen]

I dry my leaves, if I wash them that is, on a tea towel. 

[MoreWhisky]

I use the tea towel method myself  there must be a better way ?? im hoping....

[GrannieAnnie]

I had a salad spinner years ago. but usually use a tea towel too now, but if you eat a lot of lettuce, it would probably be a good idea for you.  The only problem I had with mine was it was yet another item to find storage space for!!   

[Auntiemogs]

I'm with Grannie. Love my salad spinner but it does take up a fair amount of space. Kitchen towel (then you can compost it)?

[the Kergan]

The enemy just bought a new one and it makes the lettuce nice and dry

[mumofstig]

I wouldn't be without my salad spinner! it's one gadget that it is really worth finding room for IMO

[MoreWhisky]

So it seems a gadget that really works then.

[Auntiemogs]

Yup, and it doesn't bruise the leaves.  Simples (sorry Mum).

[arugula]

I think an overarm spin in a teatowel (outdoors of course) works a treat. Anyone else used to do this as a kid with a full bucket of water? 

[compostqueen]

The tea towel thing does have its flaws, eg you forget you put them there and then you end up flinging your leaves all over the kitchen

I know that owners of salad spinners wouldn't be without them, and even take them camping (yes, fancy that  )

[mumofstig]

for anybody that would like to buy a cheap one, like mine - they're £2.99 in Lidl from monday 11th June! (they are cheap - but mine's 5 years old and still going )

Their leaflet just dropped through the door 

[tosca100]

Not just good for salad, but when you have a surplus of herbs they can be dried and ready to chop and freeze in no time.

Also a fan, mine is a cheap one too, though I had one once which you used over a sink with running water to wash, didn't like that one. The Lidl one is the same as mine. Had it a few years now.

[mumofstig]

I use mine to spin peas/beans that have been blanched before they go in the freezer

[Auntiemogs]

I use mine to spin peas/beans that have been blanched before they go in the freezer

What an excellent idea Mum,thanks for that.