Made from BPA-free Tritan plastic, this OXO Good Grips salad dressing shaker holds 1.5 cups of liquid and has everything you'd want in a salad dressing container. Among its many features: It can be shaken without leaking because of its watertight seal. It also has measurements on the side of the container that allows you to make and mix dressings inside of the bottle. To pour a dressing out, you can easily open or close the lever with one hand and dispense the dressing through the spout. This product has a leak-proof seal to shake and pour with confidence, and the wide opening lets you add ingredients with ease. We loved the clearly-marked measurements for both cups and milliliters—and lauded the convenience of not dirtying extra cups for measuring and the ample bottle opening for adding ingredients like lemon zest. Even better, there was no leakage while we vigorously shook the lemon vinaigrette. Many dressing containers have printed-on measurement lines. These are great for making homemade dressings because you won’t need to dirty any measuring cups or spoons. It has a built-in mixer for gentle combining. With a dependable leak-proof lid, you can also shake the bottle vigorously to combine oils and vinegar. We also love the one-handed operation of the toggle switch opener. It’s leakproof when closed, and can stand up to even vigorous shaking. Though, the fact that the cap doesn’t come completely off makes this one part a bit difficult to clean.

Cleaning of this specialized spout does require the use of the included bottle brush or you can toss these in the dishwasher. The bottles are made of food-grade silicone which is safer and more environmentally friendly than plastic. You will need a bottle brush to get this container clean (or a really effective dishwasher) but it is still easier to clean than most. There aren’t any crevices for oil to hide. In terms of feel and weight, Tritan sits somewhere between glass and standard plastic. This type of plastic is bisphenol-free, which means it doesn’t have BPA or other dangerous B-type chemicals in it. However, there is still some controversy over how safe this type of plastic really is and, at the end of the day, it is still made with fossil fuels. Plastic Fresh, homemade salad dressing is pretty simple, and it’s so much better than store-bought. When you make your own dressings, you can control the sugar and salt levels, and you’ll always know every ingredient in the dressing—which is important if anyone in the family has allergies. When it comes to making salad dressings, you could certainly whisk the ingredients in a bowl, but that’s not very convenient for serving or storing.

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When it comes to the best salad dressing containers, you have a lot of options. But when it comes to the best overall choice, the Simpli-Magic Salad Dressing Shaker is hard to beat. In terms of environmental friendliness, glass is the best choice. It is also free of chemicals that can have negative health effects and change the flavor of your food. But glass does tend to be heavy and less portable than other options. Tritan

Look for a well-designed salad dressing container with convenience features like a wide spout and a dishwasher-safe construction. You may also want to consider other elements, like whether or not the vessel has measurement markings on the side, since this can also greatly add to the ease of use. These containers may stain when reheating foods like tomato-based sauces, beetroot, curries, food seasoned with the herb turmeric, or foods with high fat or high sugar content.These containers are not intended for cooking. Excessive reheating time in the microwave may damage the container. Cleaning the bottle was slightly onerous, however—we had to use a small, angled bottle brush to reach the widest parts of the cruet’s body. Despite the extra cleaning tool required, this was a smart choice if you are looking for the best salad dressing container to double as a pretty serving vessel.

If your container doesn’t have a built-in mixer, make sure it at least has a tight-fitting lid so you can shake the contents to mix them. Which One is the Best? Our favorite thing about these little containers is that they contain zero plastic. And you can’t say that about many single-serving salad dressing containers.You can certainly make salad dressing by shaking it in any convenient sealed container, but the Whiskware Salad Dressing Shaker makes the process faster and easier. It includes a round stainless steel wire ball that acts like a whisk right inside the container. Since it’s blended more efficiently, dressings stay emulsified longer. We put this claim to the test by making the same Simple Italian Salad Dressing in the Whiskware and a standard dressing shaker. We found the dressing in the regular container lost emulsification after 17 minutes and began separating while the dressing in the Whiskware remained fully emulsified for an additional 51 minutes. The OXO Good Grips Little Salad Dressing Shaker is a great choice when you want to make just a small amount of dressing. The 1-cup capacity lets you make single servings or just enough salad dressing for the family when you want to avoid leftovers.

These containers have a smaller capacity than others on our list and are a bit harder to precise pour from. But, if all you need is a single serving of dressing to accompany your daily lunch salad, then neither of these issues is likely to bother you. 5. OXO Good Grips Twist & Pour Salad Dressing Mixer This salad dressing container is perfect for anyone who wants something they can take to the office as well as use at home. The combination of a large capacity reservoir and leak-proof lid means you can mix up a week’s worth of dressing and take it anywhere you need it. 2. OXO Good Grips Salad Dressing Shaker Clear The one negative we found was the tall, slender shape of the bottle made it difficult to clean, even with a normal bottle brush. A tall, thin test tube brush solved the issue and passed through the spouts and gaskets easily.Some products even include printed-on recipes with different measurement lines specific to each one. This is about as easy as it gets to create your own homemade dressings. Built-in Mixer Avoid using plastic wrap on or inside the container during microwave use. The plastic wrap could heat, melt, and adhere to the container walls. Much like bowls or other storage containers, this varies greatly from vessel to vessel. In general, salad dressing containers meant for transport are much smaller—approximately 2 ounces. Salad dressing containers for home use—ones that sit in your fridge for a week or more at a time—are typically much larger. Often, these can range anywhere from 8 to 16 (or more) ounces. The no-leak lid pops open with the press of a button for easy pouring without the risk of drips or mess. We love the design of this lid, especially the fact that it comes apart for effortless cleaning. You can even throw the two pieces in the dishwasher! This set is great for anyone who wants to keep their homemade dressing at work and still have some in the kitchen. Or for anyone looking for extra containers to store additional dressing types, sauces, or beverages. 9. Condiment Squeeze Bottle Sauce Squeeze Squirt Bottle for Kitchen Plastic Syrup Salad Dressing Container