What oil does Salata fry in?
Salata cooks with No fryer. Buttermilk Ranch, Spicy Chipotle Ranch, Honey Mustard and Jalapeno Avocado dressings list soybean-oil mayonnaise FIRST on the chain's own ingredient lists, with canola only third or absent. Canola oil base in the remaining house dressings (Balsamic, Caesar, Fresh Herb, Ginger Lime, Lemon, White Miso) and in croutons, pita chips, salmon, marinated chicken and soups; falafel is expeller-pressed canola. Soybean oil in tortilla wraps, sesame sticks and the mayo bases. Verified 2026-09-12 from salata.com component ingredient lists..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Salata
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 |
|---|---|
| Pita Chips | 0.2g |
| Falafel (3 pieces) | 0.8g |
| Grilled Chicken (protein scoop) | 1.2g |
| Shrimp (protein scoop) | 1.4g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (cup) | 1.5g |
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 Salata report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Salata use beef tallow?
No. Salata cooks with No fryer. Buttermilk Ranch, Spicy Chipotle Ranch, Honey Mustard and Jalapeno Avocado dressings list soybean-oil mayonnaise FIRST on the chain's own ingredient lists, with canola only third or absent. Canola oil base in the remaining house dressings (Balsamic, Caesar, Fresh Herb, Ginger Lime, Lemon, White Miso) and in croutons, pita chips, salmon, marinated chicken and soups; falafel is expeller-pressed canola. Soybean oil in tortilla wraps, sesame sticks and the mayo bases. Verified 2026-09-12 from salata.com component ingredient lists., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.