Amco 8077 Nylon Tongs
These stainless-steel tongs are a useful gadget. The spatula-like rubber paddles at the end of each tong mean that no metal touches the salad, which is a boon when working with acidic dressings and fruits that might react badly to some metals. The paddles also have slots in them, which allows a dressing to be distributed more evenly. While opening wide enough to make room for large croutons or other big salad items, these tongs also sport a rectangular ring near the top that slides into place to lock them closed for storage in a drawer or countertop jar. They're great for making Caesar salad, pasta salad, or other multi-ingredient dishes.--Maria Dolan