Good Points1. You can unscrew the top and have ample room to add ingredients unlike the traditional salad dressing bottles2. The fitting at the top pivots but stays in place, so it doesnt get lost or fall off3. Enough room in the container to make a good portion of salad dressing 1 12 cups4. Plastic so doesnt break if you drop it with oily hands5. Dishwasher safe6. Looks ok to put on the table although the colour green is not my favourite7. Has a spout so you can pour it easily, and close it afterwardsNo so good1. Inherent in the great design is a small consideration the spout does get dirty with what ever you pour out of it. So if you make enough saucesalad dressing for many servings, you really should close the spout fitting and wash it or remove the whole top and ... MoreGood Points1. You can unscrew the top and have ample room to add ingredients unlike the traditional salad dressing bottles2. The fitting at the top pivots but stays in place, so it doesnt get lost or fall off3. Enough room in the container to make a good portion of salad dressing 1 12 cups4. Plastic so doesnt break if you drop it with oily hands5. Dishwasher safe6. Looks ok to put on the table although the colour green is not my favourite7. Has a spout so you can pour it easily, and close it afterwardsNo so good1. Inherent in the great design is a small consideration the spout does get dirty with what ever you pour out of it. So if you make enough saucesalad dressing for many servings, you really should close the spout fitting and wash it or remove the whole top and wash it after each serving. Some people say this defeats the purpose of having a reusable shaker, but I think it is a small price to pay.I find it really useful and well engineered for making salad dressings. The size is just right. Great value for money.1. The top, sp

Cool gadget! Too small, a bit hard to clean

This is such a neat idea! Much better than a mason jar with a cap, you are able to shake and then pour immediately, and it doesn't come out too fast either!OXO totally needs to make a bigger one of these! If you have salad regularly (we have it just about every day), your dressing will get used up fairly quickly. I usually make a batch of dressing and stick it in the shaker + a mason jar, then transfer what's in the mason jar eventually. Wish there was a bigger shaker!The inner-workings of the little knob are hard to clean. If you have a good dish brush or something of that sort, it can be done. But it's a little challenging.The dressing also sticks to the pourer part where it comes out. So it needs a regular cleaning if you want it to look fresh.

Cute but spout gets messy

Very cute! However, when pouring, the spout floods and gets very gunky and messy; the dressing will stick to the round seal/disk and then flood around it. You then have to wipe it off or wash the top before storing. Def frustrating and not sanitary as is. Wish the spout design was better.

Easy to Use and Clean

I've been making my own salad dressings (and marinades) for years, so this product is just what I need. This salad shaker is well-made and easy to use, just as you'd expect from an OXO product. Until now, I've just been using old glass jars to mix my dressings. That works pretty well--until you try to pour the dressing, and it drips all over the place. The OXO Salad Dressing Shaker solves that problem: you can shake and pour with no mess. The markings on the side of the shaker allow you to measure your vinegar (or lemon juice) and oil without dirtying up any measuring cups. The shaker jar is attractive enough to sit on the dinner table, and the recloseable spout allows you to easily store any leftover dressing in the refrigerator. And since the shaker is dishwasher ... MoreI've been making my own salad dressings (and marinades) for years, so this product is just what I need. This salad shaker is well-made and easy to use, just as you'd expect from an OXO product. Until now, I've just been using old glass jars to mix my dressings. That works pretty well--until you try to pour the dressing, and it drips all over the place. The OXO Salad Dressing Shaker solves that problem: you can shake and pour with no mess. The markings on the side of the shaker allow you to measure your vinegar (or lemon juice) and oil without dirtying up any measuring cups. The shaker jar is attractive enough to sit on the dinner table, and the recloseable spout allows you to easily store any leftover dressing in the refrigerator. And since the shaker is dishwasher safe (top rack), cleaning is a breeze.So why only four stars instead of five? The only drawback with this shaker is that it lacks the mixing ball or stirrer that some other products have. This means that this shaker doesn't do a good job of mixing thicker dressings, like creamy dressings. You'll really have to stir them up with a whisk or a fork (or an immersion blender) if you want to get them to mix thoroughly. That's not a dealbreaker for me because I don't make a lot of creamy dressings. And I'm still going to need to use my immersion (stick) blender if I want to completely blend dressings with things like chopped shallots or herbs. For most other dressings and marinades, however, this salad shaker does a great job without any mess.

Mess-free shaker with an excellent pour spout!

I typically make salad dressing using Mason jars—they’re cheap, generally durable, and lidded. But they’re either too large or too small and make a terrible, oily mess after pouring the dressing out and reattaching the lid. The OXO salad dressing shaker is an excellent replacement. It essentially functions like a cocktail shaker for salad dressing. Mix, shake, and pour, all with one hand. After mixing your dressing (using the measuring marks on the side of the container), the lid screws on and stays on until it’s time to throw the whole shaker in the dishwasher for the next use. Dressing is dispensed through a plug-stop spout. The black plug flips down, allowing the dressing to pour easily and accurately from a well-designed spout. Any excess dressing flows right ... MoreI typically make salad dressing using Mason jars—they’re cheap, generally durable, and lidded. But they’re either too large or too small and make a terrible, oily mess after pouring the dressing out and reattaching the lid. The OXO salad dressing shaker is an excellent replacement. It essentially functions like a cocktail shaker for salad dressing. Mix, shake, and pour, all with one hand. After mixing your dressing (using the measuring marks on the side of the container), the lid screws on and stays on until it’s time to throw the whole shaker in the dishwasher for the next use. Dressing is dispensed through a plug-stop spout. The black plug flips down, allowing the dressing to pour easily and accurately from a well-designed spout. Any excess dressing flows right back into the container, avoiding any drips or spills down the side. The size of the container is large enough to store several servings, and it’s narrow enough that you won’t take up significant space in the fridge. What’s more, the container feels insulated or somehow weighted such that the container can’t easily tip and spill when mixing ingredients. Do note that if your dressing is especially thick or has just been pulled out of the refrigerator, you may need to wipe the inside of the spout clean as dressing may stick to the pour spout. Also, don’t plan to dip your fingers in to taste. The container is narrow enough that you may end up with dressing on your hands in the process. And in an ideal world, I’d love a removable suction base or some such design that would allow me to pour in oil while simultaneously whisking together the ingredients. Even so, I would highly recommend this shaker to anyone looking for an easy, ergonomic, mess-free salad dressing mixer.

Spout design on point!

I received the OXO GG SALAD DRESSING SHAKER - BLACK a few days ago. I ordered it less than a week ago and it came promptly. I am getting married on Saturday so I was happy it came so quick and I could review it quickly.Overall, I rated it 3/5 stars. I have not been able to find any kitchen tool to make dressings in that doesn't leak and get the bottle oily. This also had the same issue. If you made the dressing and never opened the lid to adjust to taste, it probably wouldn't leak.I usually just use a jar with a lid to make dressing because it has the same issues as other salad dressing makers I have used. Mainly they always leak and the dressing gets in the threads and makes a mess. Also, when I opened the lid after shaking and set it on the counter when I ... MoreI received the OXO GG SALAD DRESSING SHAKER - BLACK a few days ago. I ordered it less than a week ago and it came promptly. I am getting married on Saturday so I was happy it came so quick and I could review it quickly.Overall, I rated it 3/5 stars. I have not been able to find any kitchen tool to make dressings in that doesn't leak and get the bottle oily. This also had the same issue. If you made the dressing and never opened the lid to adjust to taste, it probably wouldn't leak.I usually just use a jar with a lid to make dressing because it has the same issues as other salad dressing makers I have used. Mainly they always leak and the dressing gets in the threads and makes a mess. Also, when I opened the lid after shaking and set it on the counter when I picked it up to screw it back on, the lid leaked.The advantage to this is the spout which seemed to not leak down after pouring.A suggestion to help with emulsifying the dressing would be to add a metal whisk ball to the inside like a protein shaker bottle has.Overall, it's a better design with the spout, but leaves the bottle oily which is unpleasant when serving people dinner.

Stylish, but messy

Love OXO products, just not this one. This is a matter of looks over practicality. I loved the overall design, which is sleek and stylish. The measurements on the container were an added plus. My opinion changed once I used it for my creamy dressing. My packet makes 2 cups of mayo-based dressing, but the container only holds 1 1/5 cups of product. When I started pouring, the dressing flows over the top portion of the lid, This happens no matter how slow I pour. Now, I have to close the lid and try to rinse off the leftover dressing before storing it in the fridge. Not ideal. Perhaps it works best with very thin dressings.. This one, though? I wouldn't recommend. What a waste of money. I would have been better off buying one of the condiment bottles for about 1/3 the ... MoreLove OXO products, just not this one. This is a matter of looks over practicality. I loved the overall design, which is sleek and stylish. The measurements on the container were an added plus. My opinion changed once I used it for my creamy dressing. My packet makes 2 cups of mayo-based dressing, but the container only holds 1 1/5 cups of product. When I started pouring, the dressing flows over the top portion of the lid, This happens no matter how slow I pour. Now, I have to close the lid and try to rinse off the leftover dressing before storing it in the fridge. Not ideal. Perhaps it works best with very thin dressings.. This one, though? I wouldn't recommend. What a waste of money. I would have been better off buying one of the condiment bottles for about 1/3 the cost of this one. I

The perfect salad dressing mixer

This is exactly the right salad dressing mixer. I've tried using old salad dressing bottles (neck too small; lid eventually reacts to the acid) and small jars (neck too large to pour). This little jar opens in the middle for mixing, and has measurement marks on the side, closes up for a good shake, then opens at the spout for pouring. The plastic is not likely to rot from the acid, and the whole jar is easily cleaned.

sealed to perfection

I think I have finally found the perfect dressing shaker. I like making my own salad dressing and this OXO dressing shaker makes even easier. The measurements are listed in ounces, cups, and milliliters. The lid is tight and feels secure when shaking, it has never leaked out. What sets the OXO apart from others that I have tried is the spout. I really like that I can control the amount that comes out. Most dressing shakers just have a spout that opens and closes with no way to control the amount. With the OXO shaker the knob at the opening can open just a little to give you control over the amount. The spout has a the OXO grip to hold it in place. I do hold it just to make sure it doesn't pour out as nothing is fool proof. I also like the grip band around the ... MoreI think I have finally found the perfect dressing shaker. I like making my own salad dressing and this OXO dressing shaker makes even easier. The measurements are listed in ounces, cups, and milliliters. The lid is tight and feels secure when shaking, it has never leaked out. What sets the OXO apart from others that I have tried is the spout. I really like that I can control the amount that comes out. Most dressing shakers just have a spout that opens and closes with no way to control the amount. With the OXO shaker the knob at the opening can open just a little to give you control over the amount. The spout has a the OXO grip to hold it in place. I do hold it just to make sure it doesn't pour out as nothing is fool proof. I also like the grip band around the bottle. I haven't dropped this (and don't plan on dropping it- LOL) but I do feel the bottle is a sturdy plastic. I have small hands and this OXO shaker is the just the right size for gripping. I don't feel like it will slip out from my hands. Since it's summer and oil can go rancid, I keep my dressing in the refrigerator. With a couple of quick shakes, any congealed oil is broken down and my dressing is ready to go. I would highly recommend this salad shaker.

simple solution

I know some folks balked at the leftover dressing which clings at the pour spout. here's a remedy. let it sit open while you enjoy your salad, most of it will (due to gravity) drain back into the bottle. then wipe the (still open) spout with a little piece of paper towel. close the spout and rinse under the faucet. pop it back in the frig. yeah a little extra care but worth it to be able to regulate the flow of dressing onto my salad!