Our Best Low-Sodium Recipes

Sticking to a low-sodium diet? We can help! Our low-sodium recipes have just 140 mg of sodium or less and can help you stay on track toward your heart-healthy goals.


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How to Bake Pork Chops
Fajita-Style Beef Tacos

Mexican night just got more delicious, thanks to these fresh tacos. Perfectly seasoned sirloin steak topped with onion, mango, and cilantro stuffed in a low-cal corn tortilla keeps sodium at 140 mg for two tacos!

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Broil: 8 mins
Cook: 12 mins
Farfalle with Mushrooms & Spinach

This flavor-packed pasta dish is ready in 20 minutes flat. Bow tie pasta combines with fresh mushrooms, spinach, onion, garlic, and thyme to make a low-sodium yet flavorful dinner.

Makes: 4 servings
Yield: Makes 4 side-dish servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Holiday Kale Salad

This colorful, cranberry-studded salad is as beautiful as it is delicious, making it perfect for holidays. You can enjoy it year-round by stocking up on fresh cranberries in season and freezing for later. You’ll get three food groups -- fruits, veggies, and grains -- in one delicious salad.

Makes: 12 servings
Yield: 9 cups
Prep: 25 mins
Roast: 20 mins to 25 mins 375°F
Pork Chops Pizziola

This saucy skillet meal allows the pork chops to simmer with the rich flavors of garlic, oregano, and tomatoes to let the flavors meld. Sprinkle with additional fresh oregano for a pretty garnish and punch of flavor.

Yield: 4 (1 chop + 1/3 cup sauce) servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 30 mins
How to Bake Pork Chops

Watch how easy it is to bake pork chops for a quick weeknight dinner.

Seared Brussels Sprouts

Crispy, fried shallots give this Brussels sprouts fix-up a taste of indulgence, while white wine lends a bit of elegance. Enjoy the well-rounded flavors of this side dish with only 144 calories.

Makes: 8 servings
Yield: 6 cups
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 10 mins to 14 mins
Honey Balsamic Beet Salad

Tender beets, crisp greens, and chewy quinoa pack this side salad with abundant nutrients. A tangy dressing of balsamic vinegar, oil, and honey add well-rounded flavors.

Makes: 8 servings
Yield: 8 cups
Prep: 20 mins
Roast: 40 mins 400°F
Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce

Canned pasta sauce can be loaded with sodium; this healthful yet vibrant red sauce includes favorites such as red sweet peppers, basil, and red wine vinegar. Experiment using it over polenta, vegetables, and legumes.

Makes: 4 servings
Grilled Halibut with Blueberry-Pepper Sauce

Sage and pepper help bring out the tantalizing flavor of the blueberries in the easy-to-fix topper. You can serve it with any grilled or broiled fish. It's great with chicken, too.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Grill: 12 mins
Asian Cobb-Style Salad

Serve this salad for dinner or bring it to a potluck to share. Spinach, cabbage, snow peas, and crispy tempeh combine with our homemade tangy-Asian dressing to make a salad that is sure to please even the pickiest of palates.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Pear-Walnut Salad

Toss fresh, sweet, crisp pears with walnuts and greens for a great-tasting salad that's high in fiber and antioxidants but low in sodium.

Makes: 2 servings
Mini Spinach Calzones

You're sure to impress if you serve these yummy appetizers before your next dinner party. Spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese combine to make the filling for these tasty mini calzones.

Makes: 25 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 15 mins
Bake: 8 hrs to 10 hrs
Shrimp Pinwheels

Our avocado and cream cheese spread makes these low-sodium shrimp pinwheels stand out.

Makes: 36 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Caribbean Tofu Skewers

Our low-sodium Caribbean marinade infuses these tofu kabobs with big flavor. Juicy pineapple chunks, sweet pepper wedges, and slices of roasted onions create a delicious hot-off-the-grill dish.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Marinate: 8 hrs to 24 hrs
Grill: 8 mins
Grilled Rosemary Chicken

Plan ahead for this six-serving chicken dinner because it needs a few hours of marinating time. But trust us -- the tangy, low-sodium results are totally worth it.

Tip: To get the most juice from limes, lemons, or oranges, let them stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before halving them and squeezing out the juice.

Makes: 6 servings
Chipotle Coleslaw

The ground chipotle chile pepper in this coleslaw gives it a spicy kick. Mayonnaise, lime juice, and honey add even more lively flavors without adding sodium.

Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Mandarin Orange Salad

Sweet fruit chunks with a tart red wine vinaigrette make a terrific flavor combination with mixed greens. The best part? It has just 10 mg of sodium.

Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Chicken-and-Melon-Stuffed Shells

Bring together the fresh taste of melons and the ease of cooking pasta shells for this low-sodium Italian twist on dinner.

Makes: 2 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Ginger-Shrimp Skewers

This recipe includes a marinade for your shrimp, plus instructions for adding them to a skewer with pea pods and mandarin oranges. The tasty result makes a great cocktail dish.

Yield: 8 appetizers
Prep: 30 mins
Marinate: 1 hr to 2 hrs
Grilled Lemon Chicken

Instead of using oil to keep chicken moist while cooking, use an oil-free marinade or spritz it with broth, water, or juice. This recipe requires just seven ingredients and is delightfully low in sodium.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Marinate: 1 hr
Grill: 12 mins
Cranberry-Sauced Meatballs

Tender chicken or turkey meatballs studded with cranberries absorb glorious flavor when they're simmered in a snappy cranberry-flavor barbecue sauce -- all for 107 mg of sodium!

Makes: 30 servings
Yield: 30 meatballs
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 15 mins 350°F
Mushroom Plum Chicken Skewers

The combination of savory chicken, mushrooms, and sweet grilled vegetables is truly irresistible. Enjoy these kabobs with a garden-fresh salad or a side of couscous for a balanced, healthful meal.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Grill: 12 mins to 15 mins
Five-Tomato Salad

The sweet flavor of tomatoes is nicely complemented by a zesty herb vinaigrette. A light sprinkling of feta cheese adds a tang but also an extra gram of fat per serving.

Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Northwest Roasted Halibut

This hazelnut-crusted fillet is topped with a blackberry puree for a low-sodium dish with knock-your-socks-off flavor.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Roast: 8 mins to 10 mins 400°F
New Potatoes with Crab Salad

Halved new potatoes stuffed with crabmeat and chives make an appetizer you can assemble a few hours before the party and enjoy without guilt.

Yield: 24 appetizers
Prep: 35 mins
Chill: 1 hr to 2 hrs
Cook: 15 mins
Salmon & Spinach Salad with Flaxseed Dressing

Salmon, flaxseed, and olive oil are all bursting with omega-3 fatty acids, making this low-sodium salad a great choice for heart health. The 20-minute start-to-finish time makes it a great choice for your busy schedule.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
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