What oil does Saladworks fry in?
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..
The 5 cleanest things to order 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 |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why 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 Saladworks report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Saladworks use beef tallow?
No. 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. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.