No spinner? Three methods that work. Pick one.
The towel method
This is the best one.
- Wash greens in cold water. 30 seconds.
- Lift out by hand. Don't pour — grit pours back in.
- Drop onto a clean kitchen towel.
- Fold the towel over. Press once.
- Gather the four corners into a bundle.
- Hold over the sink — or step outside.
- Swing in a wide arc six times.
Water flies out. Greens are dry.
The pillowcase method
Same idea. More room than a towel.
Better for a whole head of lettuce or a big bag of spinach.
Swing it outside. Neighbours will stare. Worth it.
Paper towels — last resort
Lay greens on three sheets. Roll loosely. Press down. Wait 60 seconds.
Slower. Less fun. Still works.
Why dry greens matter
Wet leaves repel dressing. Oil sits on top, slides off.
Dry leaves grab dressing. Every bite gets seasoned.
One extra minute. Completely different salad.
