9,857 low sodium recipes

Crisp apple and walnut salad with a light curry-lemon dressing served on Boston lettuce. A no-cook, refreshing side that mixes Red Delicious and Granny Smith for sweet-tart contrast.

Italian potato salad tosses steamed red potatoes with green beans, Kalamata olives, Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light cornstarch-thickened red wine vinaigrette.

Gruiben, German-style pork cracklings rendered slowly from cubed bacon, yielding crisp, golden bits and a pot of pure lard. An old-world, two-ingredient technique for the ultimate savory snack.

Simple hard candy Christmas molds made with sugar, corn syrup, and your choice of flavoring and color. Just 5 ingredients and a candy thermometer for sparkling holiday treats kids love to unwrap.

Indian chicken balls with curry powder, chutney, almonds, and cream cheese rolled in shredded coconut. A no-cook appetizer that makes 36 bite-sized party snacks.

Lighter cranberry apple cookies made with egg whites and skim milk, loaded with fresh fruit, cinnamon, and orange zest. A guilt-free holiday cookie that yields 2 dozen.

Penny sous are handmade peanut butter ganache truffles dipped in tempered chocolate and topped with a single toasted peanut. Four-ingredient chocolatier-level dessert.

Lighter pumpkin chiffon pie set in a crackling honey-brushed phyllo crust. Gelatin-stabilized filling with whipped egg whites for a cloud-soft texture and far less fat than custard pie.

Roquefort and cheddar cheese biscuits coated in toasted sesame seeds. Savory, crumbly bite-sized appetizers baked golden in just ten minutes.

Grilled ham steak marinated in ginger ale, orange juice, brown sugar, and warm spices. A sweet-tangy glaze that caramelizes on the grill for a sticky, golden crust.

Homemade hummus made from dried chickpeas cooked from scratch, blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Cooking your own chickpeas gives a creamier, smoother dip than canned.

Baked bananas in a buttery caramel syrup scattered with raisins and pecans. A simple, old-fashioned dessert ready in 45 minutes, served warm with whipped cream.

Vegetarian Chinese boiled dumplings (shwei jow) with handmade wrappers and a tofu, mushroom, and lily bud filling. Served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce. Makes 24.

Four-ingredient no-bake chocolate butterscotch drops with oats and salted peanuts. Melt, stir, drop, and chill. Makes 30 cookies in about 20 minutes.

Baked bean casserole with apples, tomatoes, cheese, and chili powder inspired by the Moosewood cookbook. Dried beans simmered tender, then layered with sweet-tart apple chunks and mild melted cheese for a hearty vegetarian one-dish meal.

Crisp garlic croutons, silky prosciutto strips and a nutty walnut oil vinaigrette tossed with tender greens. A 25-minute elegant Italian salad for two that feels straight from a Tuscan trattoria.