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Avocado Oil
10.0best for dressing1 cup : 1 cup
High smoke point, excellent for stir-frying
10.0
peanut oil substitute
for dressing.
Dressing peanut oil is the neutral emulsion base for vinaigrettes — a 3:1 oil-to-vinegar ratio with mustard as lecithin source holds at 60-75°F for 30 minutes before re-whisk. Its 48% monounsaturated profile reads smooth in the mouth without olive oil's grassy peppery top-note. Viscosity at room temp is low enough to stream cleanly from a spoon. Substitutes here are judged by room-temperature flow, neutral-to-subtle flavor presence, emulsion hold time without re-shake, and lingering mouthcoat after tasting on greens.
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Avocado oil subs 1:1 for peanut oil in salad dressings with subtle green-buttery flavor. Emulsifies at 60-75°F in a standard 3:1 oil-to-vinegar ratio with mustard. Higher monounsaturated content (70%) holds emulsion 45-60 minutes versus peanut oil's 30. Pricier than peanut oil but adds a subtle flavor dimension that works on bitter greens.
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Grapeseed Oil
10.0best for dressing1 cup : 1 cup
Neutral high smoke point, good for frying
10.0
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Grapeseed oil subs 1:1 for peanut oil in dressings with very clean neutral flavor — more neutral than peanut oil. Low viscosity at 60-75°F streams cleanly. Emulsions hold 30 minutes like peanut oil before re-whisk. Best for dressings where the herbs or acid should lead without any oil character competing at all.
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Olive Oil
10.0best for dressing1 cup : 1 cup
Neutral for frying, higher smoke point
10.0
adjustment for dressing
Olive oil subs 1:1 for peanut oil in dressings with grassy-peppery flavor. Extra-virgin is assertive and becomes the flavor star; light olive oil reads closer to peanut oil's neutral. Emulsion stability is slightly less than peanut oil because of polyphenol interference — expect 20-25 minutes before re-whisk, versus peanut's 30.
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04
Sunflower Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Neutral flavor, good for frying
6.7
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Sunflower oil subs 1:1 for peanut oil in dressings with neutral flavor matching refined peanut oil. Streams cleanly at 60-75°F in a standard 3:1 vinaigrette ratio. Emulsion holds 30 minutes like peanut oil. Use high-oleic sunflower for longer bottle life; standard sunflower goes rancid within 3-6 months of opening.
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Canola Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Neutral flavor, widely available
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Canola oil subs 1:1 for peanut oil in dressings with neutral flavor and slight buttery background. Emulsifies cleanly in vinaigrettes and creamy dressings at 60-75°F. Affordable and widely available. Emulsion stability matches peanut oil's 30-minute hold window; good default dressing oil for households that don't keep peanut oil.
06
Vegetable Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Most accessible swap, works for all cooking
6.7
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Vegetable oil subs 1:1 for peanut oil in dressings with a neutral flavor profile. Economical dressing base for Italian, ranch, and vinaigrettes. Check bottle composition for consistency; pure soybean versus blended vegetable oil can give slightly different emulsion times at 60-75°F. Most common neutral oil in American dressing applications.
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Soybean Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Similar smoke point, widely available
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Soybean oil subs 1:1 for peanut oil in dressings with near-neutral flavor. Emulsifies cleanly at 60-75°F for vinaigrettes and mayo-based dressings. Use fresh oil (within 6 months of opening) to avoid faint fishy off-notes. Most economical dressing oil; widely available in commercial kitchens and home pantries alike.
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Corn Oil
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Good for frying, slight nutty taste
10.0
09
Safflower Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Light neutral flavor, high heat tolerant
6.7
10
Rice Bran Oil
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Great for stir-fry and deep frying
10.0
11
Sesame Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Strong flavor, best for Asian dishes in small amounts
6.7
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Coconut Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Use refined for neutral taste at high heat
6.7