Saladworks Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Saladworks cooks with: Soybean oil first-listed in most dressings per the chain's own ingredient statements in its nutrition widget (Classic Caesar, Creamy Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island, Housemade Chipotle Ranch, Green Goddess, Lemon Tahini with olive second); Sweet Sesame is soybean + canola; croutons are canola then olive; the wrap tortilla is palm oil + corn oil; Creamy Tomato Soup is corn oil + cream; Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette has no fat. No fryer.. Across the 78 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Saladworks
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Create Your Own Salad | 0.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Add-on | 0.4g |
| Avocado Add-on | 0.9g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 1.0g |
| New England Clam Chowder | 1.2g |
What to Avoid at Saladworks
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chipotle Chicken & Bacon Panini Melt | 38.2g |
| Turkey Cheddar & Bacon Panini Melt | 29.2g |
| Black & Blue Grilled Wrap | 20.7g |
| Southwest Chipotle Ranch Wrap | 20.7g |
| Southwest Chipotle Ranch Salad | 20.2g |
Every Saladworks item, ranked
All 78 items we have for Saladworks, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Create Your Own Salad | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Crispy Rice Marshmallow Treat | 0.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Add-on | 0.4g |
| Avocado Add-on | 0.9g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 1.0g |
| New England Clam Chowder | 1.2g |
| Croutons Add-on | 1.3g |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | 1.4g |
| Baked Potato Soup | 1.6g |
| Creamy Tomato Soup | 1.7g |
| Turkey Sausage & Kale Soup | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 2.1g |
| Chocolate Fudge Brownie | 2.2g |
| Sophie's Salad | 2.9g |
| Classic Greek Salad | 3.0g |
| Create Your Own Grain Bowl | 3.0g |
| Bently Salad | 3.1g |
| Sophie's Wrap | 3.8g |
| Farmers Market Salad | 4.0g |
| Classic Greek Wrap | 4.0g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap | 4.0g |
| Farmers Market Wrap | 4.0g |
| Sweet Sesame Shrimp Bowl | 4.5g |
| Oatmeal Raisin Cookie | 4.7g |
| Ranch Dressing (side) | 4.8g |
| Greek Dressing (side) | 5.0g |
| Tomato Mozzarella & Basil Panini Melt | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Warm Grain Bowl | 5.0g |
| Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Turkey Bacon & Ranch Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Hot Honey Chicken Bowl | 5.4g |
| Kids Create Your Own Salad | 6.6g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Quesadilla | 7.4g |
| Caesar Dressing (side) | 7.8g |
| Balsamic Vinaigrette (side) | 7.8g |
| Greek Salad + Greek Dressing | 8.0g |
| Harvest Salad + Balsamic Vinaigrette | 8.0g |
| Veggie Wrap + Balsamic Vinaigrette | 8.0g |
| Asian Crispy Chicken Salad | 8.4g |
| Salmon Salad + Lemon Vinaigrette | 9.0g |
| BLT Focaccia Melt | 9.0g |
| Fuji Apple Crunch Salad | 9.4g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing (side) | 9.6g |
| Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Salad | 9.8g |
| Buffalo Chicken Panini Melt | 9.9g |
| Classic Caesar Salad + Caesar Dressing | 10.0g |
| Kids Smoky BBQ Chicken Wrap | 10.0g |
| Steakhouse Salad | 10.2g |
| Roasted Turkey Club Salad | 10.2g |
| Garden Salad + Ranch Dressing | 11.0g |
| Turkey Wrap + Ranch | 11.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Wrap | 11.4g |
| Asian Crispy Chicken Wrap | 11.5g |
| Roasted Club Wrap | 11.6g |
| Tofu Superfood Salad | 11.8g |
| Fire-Grilled Steak Bowl | 12.2g |
| Buffalo Bleu Warm Grain Bowl | 13.0g |
| Asian Crispy Chicken Warm Grain Bowl | 13.0g |
| Smoky BBQ Crispy Chicken Salad | 13.6g |
| Southwest Chipotle Ranch Warm Grain Bowl | 14.0g |
| Smoky BBQ Crispy Chicken Wrap | 14.4g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 14.4g |
| Buffalo Bleu Salad | 14.4g |
| Steak & Cheddar Melt | 14.5g |
| Chicken Pesto Melt | 15.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap | 16.0g |
| Buffalo Bleu Wrap | 16.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Grilled Wrap | 16.9g |
| Avocado BLT Sandwich | 17.3g |
| Avocado Cobb Salad | 17.9g |
| Avocado Cobb Wrap | 19.6g |
| Southwest Chipotle Ranch Salad | 20.2g |
| Black & Blue Grilled Wrap | 20.7g |
| Southwest Chipotle Ranch Wrap | 20.7g |
| Turkey Cheddar & Bacon Panini Melt | 29.2g |
| Chipotle Chicken & Bacon Panini Melt | 38.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Saladworks use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Saladworks cooks with: Soybean oil first-listed in most dressings per the chain's own ingredient statements in its nutrition widget (Classic Caesar, Creamy Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island, Housemade Chipotle Ranch, Green Goddess, Lemon Tahini with olive second); Sweet Sesame is soybean + canola; croutons are canola then olive; the wrap tortilla is palm oil + corn oil; Creamy Tomato Soup is corn oil + cream; Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette has no fat. No fryer.. Across the 78 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Saladworks cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil first-listed in most dressings per the chain's own ingredient statements in its nutrition widget (Classic Caesar, Creamy Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island, Housemade Chipotle Ranch, Green Goddess, Lemon Tahini with olive second); Sweet Sesame is soybean + canola; croutons are canola then olive; the wrap tortilla is palm oil + corn oil; Creamy Tomato Soup is corn oil + cream; Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette has no fat. No fryer.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Saladworks use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Saladworks cooks with Soybean oil first-listed in most dressings per the chain's own ingredient statements in its nutrition widget (Classic Caesar, Creamy Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island, Housemade Chipotle Ranch, Green Goddess, Lemon Tahini with olive second); Sweet Sesame is soybean + canola; croutons are canola then olive; the wrap tortilla is palm oil + corn oil; Creamy Tomato Soup is corn oil + cream; Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette has no fat. No fryer., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Saladworks seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Saladworks cooks with Soybean oil first-listed in most dressings per the chain's own ingredient statements in its nutrition widget (Classic Caesar, Creamy Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island, Housemade Chipotle Ranch, Green Goddess, Lemon Tahini with olive second); Sweet Sesame is soybean + canola; croutons are canola then olive; the wrap tortilla is palm oil + corn oil; Creamy Tomato Soup is corn oil + cream; Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette has no fat. No fryer., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Saladworks?
Create Your Own Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Saladworks, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Saladworks?
Chipotle Chicken & Bacon Panini Melt is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Saladworks, at an estimated 38.2g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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