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Low Salt Recipes

Looking to cut back on salt without sacrificing taste? These low salt recipes are full of flavour, creativity, and simple ingredients you'll enjoy cooking with.

Best Rated Low Salt Recipes

Our "Best" recipes are ranked using a weighted methodology that considers recipe ratings, review volume, and overall recipe performance to surface recipes consistently loved by home cooks.
Our "Best" recipes are ranked using a weighted methodology that considers recipe ratings, review volume, and overall recipe performance to surface recipes consistently loved by home cooks.

Panzanella Salad

with Roasted Butternut and Crumbled Feta

Pan-Fried Cod

with Crushed New Potatoes, Green Beans and Tarragon Sauce

Roasted Aubergine & Chickpeas

with Pearl Barley Jumble and Feta

Pulled Chicken Burger

with Crunchy Salad

Beetroot, Green Bean & Orange Salad

with Bulgur Wheat and Feta Cheese

Beetroot, Lentil & Goat's Cheese Salad

with Walnuts and Dill

Protein-Packed Chicken & Quinoa Salad

with Avocado and Rocket

Butternut & Sage 'Gratin'

with Kale

Mexican Goodness Bowl

with Roasted Squash, Black Beans and Tomato Salad

Butternut Squash Steaks

with Butterbean Mash, Garlicky Cavolo Nero and a Lemony Crumb

Venison Ragu

with Wholewheat Penne

Turkey Curry

with Coconut and Quinoa

Sweet Potato Lentil Sheppy Pie

with Roasted Tenderstem®

Spring-Time Roast Chicken Breast

with Tapenade and Roasted Spring Veggies & Bean Salad

Turkey Stir Fry

with Tenderstem® and Mangetout

Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Pasta

with Roasted Tomatoes and Broccoli

Soulful Squash Dhal

with Nutty Brown Rice, Turmeric and Ginger

Speedy Miso Turkey Stir-Fry

with Bok Choy, Baby Corn and Jasmine Rice

Mexican Spiced Turkey Steak

with Sweet Potato and Black Beans

Chicken and Potato Hash

with Spring Greens and Apple

Butternut and Chickpea Curry

with Spinach and Brown Rice

Jerk Spiced Turkey

with Lime and Coconut Brown Rice

Five Spice Chicken Stir-Fry

with Zesty Brown Rice

Miso Baked Aubergine

with Pickled Cucumber and Brown Rice

Lentil & Vegetable Hotpot

with Cheesy Potato Topping

Turkey and Green Bean Curry

with Brown Rice & Quinoa

Shawarma Turkey Pilaf

with Mixed Peppers and Freekah

Prawn Chickpea Jumble

with Zesty, Minty Bulgur Wheat

Grilled Coley

with Courgette and Cannelini Bean Salad

Mushroom Dhansak

with Brown Rice and Chilli Yoghurt

Quick and Easy Low Salt Recipes

Our "Quick & Easy" recipes feature meals with a cook time of 30 minutes or less, selected to help home cooks prepare flavorful meals with less time in the kitchen.
Our "Quick & Easy" recipes feature meals with a cook time of 30 minutes or less, selected to help home cooks prepare flavorful meals with less time in the kitchen.

Most Recent Low Salt Recipes

Our "Most Recent" recipes highlight the latest additions to our recipe collection, featuring newly released meals and fresh cooking inspiration for home cooks.
Our "Most Recent" recipes highlight the latest additions to our recipe collection, featuring newly released meals and fresh cooking inspiration for home cooks.

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What is a Low Salt Diet?

What is a Low Salt Diet?

A low salt diet involves reducing your intake of sodium, typically by limiting processed foods and being mindful of how much salt you add during cooking or at the table. It doesn’t mean giving up flavour. In fact, there are plenty of herbs, spices, and fresh ingredients that can bring dishes to life without relying on salt. People choose a low salt diet for a variety of reasons, including personal preference or simply wanting more control over what goes into their meals. It’s all about finding balance and discovering tasty alternatives that work for your lifestyle.

The NHS recommends no more than 6g salt, or one teaspoon, per day. Cooking at home is one of the easiest ways to track your salt intake, allowing you to swap salt for natural flavour boosters and experiment with new ingredients.

Which Foods are Low in Salt?

Which Foods are Low in Salt?

Foods that are naturally low in salt tend to be fresh, whole ingredients that haven’t been heavily processed. Some great low salt options include:

  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Fresh meats and fish (unprocessed and not cured or smoked)
  • Unsalted nuts and seeds
  • Eggs
  • Legumes like lentils, chickpeas, and beans
  • Whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, and oats
  • Plain dairy products, like milk and natural yoghurt (unflavoured and unsweetened)

When shopping, look for products labelled ‘low sodium’ or ‘no added salt,’ and aim to cook from scratch where possible. This gives you more control over what goes into your meals and helps reduce your overall salt intake without sacrificing variety.

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