A good chopped salad delivers greens, vegetables, protein and dressing in nearly every bite. Restaurant chains have popularized this style, but buying a customized salad regularly can quickly become expensive.
The OXO Good Grips Salad Chopper and Bowl offers a faster way to recreate evenly chopped salads at home without preparing every ingredient separately.
What is included?
The set contains a 5.5-quart curved bowl and a handheld tool with two rolling stainless steel blades. Its angled design helps the blades reach ingredients collected at the bottom of the bowl.
This OXO set provides a quicker way to prepare restaurant-style chopped salads
The bowl can hold up to six servings, although leaving some empty space allows the ingredients to move more easily. A soft nonslip handle makes the chopper comfortable to hold, and both pieces are dishwasher-safe.
How to assemble a satisfying salad
Start with thoroughly dried romaine, kale or cabbage, since sturdy greens respond better to chopping than delicate leaves. Cut large vegetables and proteins into manageable pieces before adding them to the bowl.
A balanced combination might include:
- A base of romaine, kale or cabbage
- At least two colorful vegetables
- Beans, chicken, tofu, tuna or egg for protein
- Cheese, seeds, nuts or olives for extra flavor
- A moderate serving of dressing added after chopping
Move the blades back and forth, checking the texture regularly. Avoid excessive chopping when using soft ingredients such as tomatoes, avocado or cheese, as they can become mushy.
Can it reduce lunch costs?
The set is priced at around $35, though the price may vary. People who frequently purchase premium salads could offset that expense after preparing several lunches at home.
Homemade salads also provide greater control over dressing, sodium, protein and serving size. Savings are highest when ingredients are used across several meals rather than purchased only as specialty toppings.
Who might find it useful?
The set is best suited to people who make chopped salads regularly, prepare larger batches or find repeated knife work uncomfortable. It may also help with egg salad, chicken salad and cooked potato mixtures.
Experienced cooks may prefer a knife or mezzaluna, but the OXO set offers a convenient shortcut for turning refrigerator ingredients into a quick, evenly chopped meal.
