OXO Good Grips Plastic Strainer 3 Qt

Overview

The plastic sibling to OXO's steel colander line, this 3-quart white strainer uses elongated drain holes and contoured feet for in-sink stability. It suits everyday portions of pasta or vegetables rather than large batches.

OXO sells this alongside a 5-quart stainless steel version; this one trades the metal body for molded plastic and a smaller 3-quart capacity, which the listing says keeps water from pooling at the base. The elongated hole shape is the main design difference from a typical round-hole colander.

• 3-quart plastic capacity
• Elongated drain holes
• Non-slip soft handles
• Contoured stabilizing feet

Who it's for

Suits a single cook or small household draining regular-size portions who wants a lighter, lower-cost colander than steel. Skip it if you regularly cook for a crowd, since 3 quarts will not hold a full box of pasta plus water headroom.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Elongated holes are meant to move water through faster than round perforations of similar size, and contoured feet keep the bowl from sliding or tipping when heavy, wet food sits in it. The colander's height relative to its 3-quart capacity is designed to stop water pooling at the bottom before it drains.

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