The shallow plastic basin should be easy to clean as needed, but be sure to avoid these household cleaning staples.

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It claims you can make a salad in 60 seconds, with no mess and no hassle -- all in one bowl. The Salad Cutter Bowl is actually made up of two pieces, a plastic colander and a shallow plastic bowl.

You can use a shallow plastic bowl — turn it upside down and press the mixture around the outside. I lined the tub with plastic wrap to make certain my pot would easily separate from the mold.