Think low-sodium has to be bland?
Low-sodium recipes can be high in flavor, as our best low-sodium recipes prove.
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Low-sodium dinner ideas can be packed with flavor, as these eight tasty recipes prove.
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You don’t need to skimp on flavor simply because you’re avoiding salt!
Meyer Lemon & Rosemary Chicken Salad
Store-boughtsalad dressings and condimentsare often loaded with sodium.
But not the drizzle that tops this low-salt dinner idea!
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The olive oil-based dressing gets its zest from shallots, black pepper, and just a pinch of salt.
Priya’s Dal
Restaurant fare is often a hidden source of loads of salt.
(Pro tip: Chefs often add a lot more salt and butter than you would at home.)
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Makingtakeout-inspired dishesat home allows you to control the quality and quantity of ingredients.
Ohand just a 14 teaspoon of salt per serving.
Sheet-Pan Chicken with Peaches and Tomatoes
Savor peak summer flavors on a plate.
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Even so, making it yourself with just 20 minutes to prep is a cinch.
Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes and Shallots
Don’t be intimidated bycooking fish or seafood at home.
This simple, low-sodium dinner idea is a restaurant-caliber meal.
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Start by roasting tomatoes.
Then top those withsalmon fillets, skin-side down.
A half-strip per serving pairs beautifully with thenutty farro, sweet-tart apples, and tangyhoney mustardsauce.
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Seeking a meat-free option?
Try carrot bacon instead of the traditional pork-based variety.
To make this Test Kitchen-favorite, low-sodium dinner, tossbow-tie pastawith fresh portobello mushrooms and spinach, and voila!
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you might enjoy a delicious, no-sacrifice pasta dinner.
While salt is essential, acid, fat, and heat also play vital roles in cooking delicious food.
Cold Oven Chicken
BH&Gfans can’t get enough of this uber-easy, customizable chicken recipe.
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(See where the name comes from?)
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