In-depth review
OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner Review (2026)
In-depth review of the OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner 6.22 Qt: pump, brake, capacity, and who should buy it.
OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner 6.22 Qt
The default pick for most kitchens: a one-hand pump, a brake that stops the basket dead, and a bowl big enough for a family salad.
Our verdict
The OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner is the best salad spinner for most kitchens, because it removes every small annoyance that makes other spinners a chore: the pump works with one hand, the brake stops the basket at once, the base stays put, and the bowl serves at the table. It is not the driest spinner here, and it is not the biggest, but it is the easiest to live with every day, and that is what decides whether a spinner gets used or gathers dust. Buy it if you make salad more than once a week; buy the Cuisinart 5-quart only if the saving matters more than the pump.
What we like
- The one-hand pump is the easiest mechanism in this list to work, and the built-in brake stops the basket at once so leaves do not keep tumbling.
- The clear bowl doubles as a serving bowl and the basket doubles as a colander, so the spinner does two extra jobs without extra washing up.
- A non-slip base holds the spinner steady on the worktop while you pump, and the lid comes apart for cleaning.
What to watch out for
- At 10.25 inches across it is a bulky item to store, and it will not fit a small cupboard shelf without planning.
- The basket holds 4.4 quarts while the bowl holds 6.22 quarts, so a very large head of lettuce still needs two loads.
- The pump lid has moving parts that need drying after washing, or water can sit inside the mechanism.
Who it is for
Everyday salad makers who want the easiest spinner to use and a bowl that doubles as a serving dish.
The pump and brake are the reason to buy it
The pump is a large soft knob that you press with one hand, and the brake is a button that stops the basket the moment you press it. That pair is the whole design: no crank to turn, no cord to pull, no waiting for the basket to coast to a stop. For a cook with one hand holding a colander and the other free, it is the only mechanism in this list that works without putting anything down. The pump builds speed in a few presses, and the brake lets you check the leaves and spin again without a full restart.
Capacity in practice
The bowl holds 6.22 quarts and the basket holds 4.4 quarts, which covers a family salad from a medium head of lettuce in one load, but a very large head still needs two loads. The clear bowl is the serving dish, so the salad goes from spinner to table without a second bowl, and the basket works as a colander for washing. The 10.25-inch width is the price of that capacity: measure the cupboard shelf before ordering, because this spinner does not fold, nest flat, or shrink.
How it stacks up
Against the Zyliss Swift Dry Large, the OXO wins on ease and loses on drying speed, since the Zyliss pump spins faster and leaves greens drier. Against the KitchenAid Universal 7.43 Qt, the OXO wins on daily ease and loses on capacity, since the KitchenAid bowl is larger. Against the Cuisinart 5-Qt CTG-00-SAS, the OXO wins on the pump and brake and loses on cost, since the Cuisinart does the same basic job for less money with a crank.
What owners report
Commonly praised
- The pump works smoothly with one hand while the other holds the bowl steady
- The brake stops the basket the moment it is pressed, which makes checking the leaves quick
- The clear bowl looks smart on the table and saves washing a separate serving dish.
Common complaints
- The wide bowl takes up a whole cupboard shelf and is awkward to store in a small kitchen
- Water can sit inside the pump lid after washing if it is not dried by hand
- A very large head of lettuce still needs two loads despite the big bowl.
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
Key specifications
- Bowl capacity
- 6.22 qt (5.9 L)
- Basket capacity
- 4.4 qt (4.1 L)
- Mechanism
- One-hand pump with built-in brake
- Material
- BPA-free plastic
- Care
- Dishwasher safe
Also consider
Zyliss Swift Dry Salad Spinner, Large
The driest greens in this list: a fast one-hand pump, a clear bowl that serves at the table, and a five-year warranty.
- Servings: 4 to 6 servings
- Mechanism: One-hand pump with brake
Cuisinart Large Salad Spinner 5-Qt, CTG-00-SAS
The simple workhorse: a crank knob, a locking lid, and a spout that lets water in and out without lifting the lid.
- Capacity: 5 qt
- Mechanism: Easy-to-turn spin knob
Research-based assessment. ThePickLedger has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Is the OXO Large worth the cost over the Cuisinart 5-quart?
For daily use, yes. The pump is easier than a crank, the brake stops the basket at once, and the bowl serves at the table. For occasional use, the Cuisinart does the same job for less money, and the saving is real.
Can the OXO Large wash a whole head of lettuce at once?
A medium head, yes. A very large head may need two loads, since the basket holds 4.4 quarts while the bowl holds 6.22 quarts. Tear the leaves first rather than spinning whole leaves, which pack badly and dry unevenly.
How do I clean the pump lid?
The lid comes apart for cleaning, and the parts are dishwasher safe. Dry the pump parts by hand after washing, since water can sit inside the mechanism and smell if it is put away damp.