What oil does Tender Greens fry in?
Tender Greens cooks with Miso mayo and aioli (soybean-based) on sandwiches; sherry/lemon/balsamic/roasted tomato vinaigrettes (olive-canola blend); sunflower seed pesto; grilled proteins low fat.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Tender Greens
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 |
|---|---|
| Sushi Rice | 1.0g |
| Roasted Beets | 1.0g |
| Baby Greens | 1.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Roasted Potatoes | 3.0g |
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 Tender Greens report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Tender Greens use beef tallow?
No. Tender Greens cooks with Miso mayo and aioli (soybean-based) on sandwiches; sherry/lemon/balsamic/roasted tomato vinaigrettes (olive-canola blend); sunflower seed pesto; grilled proteins low fat, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.