Category AI Visibility Report
Salad Dressings AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈34,119
Est. AI queries / month
35
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 35 buyer topics in Salad Dressings across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 34,119 AI queries per month.
- Primal Kitchen leads the AI shelf with 15.9% of brand mentions, followed by Ken's Steak House (7.8%) and Kraft (4.8%). The top three hold 28.5% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Mexican salad dressings” (top keyword “chipotle salad dressings”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (18.5% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primal Kitchen | 1,293 | 15.9% |
| 2 | Ken's Steak House | 638 | 7.8% |
| 3 | Kraft | 395 | 4.8% |
| 4 | BRIANNAS | 368 | 4.5% |
| 5 | Hidden Valley | 329 | 4% |
| 6 | Newman's Own | 312 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Bragg | 307 | 3.8% |
| 8 | Tessemae's | 258 | 3.2% |
| 9 | Chosen Foods | 242 | 3% |
| 10 | Fody | 231 | 2.8% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican salad dressings | ≈4,504 | chipotle salad dressings | 2,900 |
| Mediterranean salad dressings | ≈4,359 | mediterranean salad dressings | 4,400 |
| Creamy salad dressings | ≈4,315 | creamy salad dressings | 4,400 |
| Salad dressings for broccoli salad | ≈4,152 | dressings for broccoli salad | 5,400 |
| Cobb salad dressings | ≈3,884 | cobb salad dressings | 4,400 |
| Low FODMAP salad dressings | ≈3,882 | low fodmap salad dressings | 3,600 |
| Low fat salad dressings | ≈3,426 | low-fat salad dressings | 2,900 |
| Sugar free salad dressings | ≈3,411 | sugar-free salad dressings | 2,900 |
| Vinaigrette salad dressings | ≈2,186 | vinaigrette recipe | 18,100 |
| Italian salad dressings | — | italian salad dressings | 6,600 |
| Lemon salad dressings | — | lemon salad dressings | 3,600 |
| Vegan salad dressings | — | vegan salad dressings | 4,400 |
| Gluten free salad dressings | — | gluten free salad dressings | 6,600 |
| Olive oil salad dressings | — | salad dressings with olive oil | 14,800 |
| Apple cider vinegar salad dressings | — | salad dressings with apple cider vinegar | 6,600 |
| Salad dressings for spinach salad | — | dressings for spinach salad | 5,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 262 | 18.5% |
| foodnetwork.com | 141 | 10% |
| thekitchn.com | 130 | 9.2% |
| eatingwell.com | 94 | 6.6% |
| primalkitchen.com | 63 | 4.5% |
| bonappetit.com | 57 | 4% |
| walmart.com | 49 | 3.5% |
| target.com | 48 | 3.4% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for salad dressings?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Primal Kitchen (15.9%), Ken's Steak House (7.8%), Kraft (4.8%), BRIANNAS (4.5%), Hidden Valley (4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about salad dressings?
GEOly estimates ~34,119 AI queries per month in this category across 35 buyer topics, led by “Mexican salad dressings”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for salad dressings?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, foodnetwork.com, thekitchn.com, eatingwell.com, primalkitchen.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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