What oil does Just Salad fry in?
Just Salad most likely cooks with canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: canola oil (primary, confirmed in Caesar dressing and house dressings); peanut oil component in Thai Peanut dressing; miso-ginger vinaigrette likely soybean/sesame blend.
Ordering at Just Salad? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderJust Salad at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | Yes |
| Seed oil grade | C (7.9 g average per item, 97 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Just Salad
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 |
|---|---|
| Chicken Noodle (Small) | 0.8g |
| Chicken Noodle (Large) | 1.6g |
| Organic Minestrone Soup | 2.0g |
| Spiced Pumpkin Bisque (Small) | 2.5g |
| Build Your Own Salad | 3.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Just Salad report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Just Salad fry in?
Just Salad most likely cooks with canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: canola oil (primary, confirmed in Caesar dressing and house dressings); peanut oil component in Thai Peanut dressing; miso-ginger vinaigrette likely soybean/sesame blend.
Does Just Salad use seed oils?
Yes. Just Salad most likely cooks with canola oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is C, about 7.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Just Salad use beef tallow?
No. Just Salad most likely cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Just Salad use peanut oil?
Yes. Our notes: canola oil (primary, confirmed in Caesar dressing and house dressings); peanut oil component in Thai Peanut dressing; miso-ginger vinaigrette likely soybean/sesame blend. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Just Salad?
Build Your Own Salad (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Mediterranean Mix Salad (4.0 g) and Tandoori Fire Salad (4.0 g).
Which Just Salad item has the most seed oil?
Adobo Chicken Wrap, at about 34.4 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.