The Best low sodium Salad Recipes

One of the best low sodium salad recipes is this Tomato and Basil, it's colorful and the taste of tomatoes and basil are made for each other.

Tomato and Basil Salad

This is a colorful and flavorful salad that only has 195 mg of sodium for 1 ¼ Cup of salad, the Heirloom tomatoes are sweeter and juicer than most other varieties.

Ingredients

4 large heirloom tomatoes

¼ cup fresh chopped basil

2 medium thinly sliced cucumbers

2/3 cup crumbled feta Cheese

2 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Ground Pepper

Directions

Whisk basil, lemon juice, oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange tomatoes and cucumbers in a serving dish. Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with feta and top with basil, if desired.

Walnut and Beet Salad

Walnuts are so nutritional and they help manage your blood sugar levels, they are high in healthy omega 3 fats. Add some super healthy greens and a bit of cheese for protein (the nuts have protein too), and you have a nice balanced meal.

• 7 oz fresh beets
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup arugula/ rocket
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 oz of Gruyere cheese 
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
  
  Directions

Use a vegetable peeler to peel the skin off the fresh beets.

Cut into slices; then dice into pieces.

Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat and pan-fry the beetroot for about 10 minutes, or until soft with a slight crunch. Allow to cool.

In a bowl, mix all the salad ingredients and serve.

This tastes great as it is or add your favorite dressing.