5,776 low sodium recipes

Chilled strawberry soup blended with red wine, plain yogurt, and sugar. A no-cook summer dessert soup that chills overnight for deep berry flavor.

My hearty soup starts with a homemade stock simmered low for hours, then strained and skimmed clean before a load of vegetables, pasta, and pulled meat go in. A from-scratch, stick-to-your-ribs bowl made the old-fashioned way.

Apple Cinnamon Tart has a no-butter oat crust pressed with apple juice, topped with fresh apple slices and a honey-sweetened yogurt gelatin filling. A light dessert at under 185 calories.

Chicken fried steak coated in crushed saltine crackers and egg, pan-fried golden then covered to steam tender. Four ingredients and no extra salt needed.

This is a wonderful detoxifying and blood cleansing juice. Beetroots are a wonder vegetable and have recently been shown in clinical trials to lower blood pressure. They are also loaded with folic acid (critical during pregnancy) and the mineral silica, which helps the body use calcium more efficiently, thus preventing osteoporosis.

A great, easy recipe, it is the first time for me to try it, really good, my 5 year old son kept eating them, and told me how yummy they are, a big hit.

Quick whole wheat muffins using Nora Mill muffin mix, buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Just four ingredients and 20 minutes in a hot oven for hearty, rustic muffins.

Salmon and tomato pasta: flaked canned salmon and fresh basil-tomato baked over pasta with a cheesy top. A pantry-friendly weeknight bake that comes together in about 30 minutes.

Potato salad with pomegranate seeds, plain yogurt, and fresh cilantro. A bright, mayo-free side with jewel-like crunch and a tangy, lighter dressing.

Low-sugar cranberry orange punch with frozen OJ concentrate and sugar substitute, topped with club soda. A refreshing diabetic-friendly party punch served over crushed ice.

Chicken and chili stew with browned drumsticks, white beans, cherry tomatoes, and chili powder, finished with fresh cilantro. A make-ahead one-pot stew loaded with garnish options.

A cost-effective veggie only hash that uses up basic pantry vegetables. Develops a nice crusty brown surface as it cooks.

Skinless Cornish hen halves basted with brandy, apple juice, and paprika, served over a cinnamon-scented wild rice pilaf with brandy-soaked raisins. Light, elegant, and feeds eight.

Mustard fruit chutney with pear, mango, and raisins simmered in apple cider vinegar with dry mustard, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Served cold.

Traditional Swiss Basel Leckerli: honey-spice cookie bars with cinnamon, cloves, candied peels, kirsch, and almonds under a crackly sugar glaze. Makes 50 to 60 bars that keep for weeks.

Meringue-based granola cookies made with whipped egg whites, brown sugar, and folded-in granola. Light, crispy, and low-fat with no butter or flour needed.