Ingredient

Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use sweet onion vinaigrette as a flavorful dressing for salads, particularly those with …

What it is

Sweet onion vinaigrette is a salad dressing made primarily from sweet onions, oil, and vinegar. The onions are typically pureed or finely chopped and blended with the other ingredients to create a smooth, flavorful dressing. It often includes other seasonings like sugar, salt, and spices.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use sweet onion vinaigrette as a flavorful dressing for salads, particularly those with fruits or cheeses. It can also be used as a marinade for meats or as a sauce for vegetables, adding a sweet and tangy profile to dishes.

Health notes

Sweet onion vinaigrette is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The primary components, onions, oil, and vinegar, are common food items with no significant health concerns at typical consumption levels. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual components of such dressings, but not the specific "sweet onion vinaigrette" formulation. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming this dressing in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Ingredients like oil and vinegar are not typically derived from major allergens, though cross-contamination is always a possibility in manufacturing.

Products containing Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

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Papa John's Salads & Produce Fresh Family Size Harvest Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 158kcal 2.4Protein 11.5Fat 12.0Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Farm Fresh Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 154kcal 4.7Protein 11.1Fat 11.5Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Taylor Farms, Apple & Blue Cheese Salad With Chicken, Sweet Onion Vinaigrette, Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 152kcal 6.9Protein 9.1Fat 11.2Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Spinach Berry Salad With Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 114kcal 2.0Protein 6.3Fat 12.9Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Spinach Berry Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 79kcal 2.1Protein 4.7Fat 8.4Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chicken Apple Walnut Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 130kcal 5Protein 8Fat 10Carbs Safeway, Inc. Apple & Walnut Salad With Chicken Spring Mix, White Meat Chicken, Apples, Bleu Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Cranberries, Carrots With A Sweet Onion Vinaigrette, Apple & Walnut Salad With Chicken Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 170kcal 10Protein 9Fat 12Carbs Safeway, Inc. Spinach Salad With Bacon Baby Spinach, Bacon, Grape Tomatoes, Eggs With A Sweet Onion Dressing Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 55% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 183kcal 11.0Protein 13.1Fat 6.3Carbs Safeway, Inc. Spinach Baby Spinach, Sweet Onion Vinaigrette, Hard Cooked Egg, Crispy Rice Noodles, Cheddar And Monterey Jack Cheese Blend, Dried Cranberries, And Sliced Almonds Salad Cafe Bowl, Spinach Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 248kcal 7.4Protein 16.1Fat 19.5Carbs Safeway, Inc. Baby Kale, Sweet Onion Dijon Complete Salad Kit, Baby Kale, Sweet Onion Dijon Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 180kcal 4Protein 12Fat 14Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Chopped Sunflower Crisp A Blend Of Cabbage, Kale, Lettuce, And Carrots With: Sweet Onion Vinaigrette, Dry Roasted Edamame, Italian Style Cheese Blend, Roasted Sunflower Seeds, And Quinoa Salad Kit, Chopped Sunflower Crisp Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 200kcal 7Protein 12Fat 16Carbs Apple Cheddar Broccoli Stalk, Savoy Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Kale, Green Cabbage, Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Apple Chips, Dried Cranberries & Sunflower Seeds Chopped Salad Kit With Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Dressing, Apple Cheddar Target Stores Apple Cheddar Broccoli Stalk, Savoy Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Kale, Green Cabbage, Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Apple Chips, Dried Cranberries & Sunflower Seeds Chopped Salad Kit With Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Dressing, Apple Cheddar Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 140kcal 4Protein 8Fat 14Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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