Just Salad Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Thai Chicken Crunch Salad | 3.0g PUFA |
| Lemon Tahini Dressing (2 tbsp) | 4.0g PUFA |
| Avocado Lime Dressing (2 tbsp) | 5.0g PUFA |
| Honey Adobo Chicken Market Plate | 5.0g PUFA |
| Balsamic Vinaigrette (2 tbsp) | 6.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Asian Sesame Salad | 18.0g PUFA |
| Cobb Salad | 17.0g PUFA |
| Spicy Thai Salad | 17.0g PUFA |
| Classic Caesar Salad | 16.0g PUFA |
| Southwest Salad | 15.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Just Salad use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Just Salad cooks with: canola oil (primary, confirmed in Caesar dressing and house dressings); peanut oil component in Thai Peanut dressing; miso-ginger vinaigrette likely soybean/sesame blend. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Just Salad cook with?
Our research indicates: canola oil (primary, confirmed in Caesar dressing and house dressings); peanut oil component in Thai Peanut dressing; miso-ginger vinaigrette likely soybean/sesame blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Just Salad?
Thai Chicken Crunch Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Just Salad, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Just Salad?
Asian Sesame Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Just Salad, at an estimated 18.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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