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This low sodium loaded nachos recipe is the perfect appetizer or snack, with unsalted chips, ground meat, loads of veggies, and fresh herbs. A great entertaining recipe for a potluck, summer barbecue, or for game day!

Hearty, delicious, and super versatile – these nachos are ready in less than 30 minutes and have all your favorite toppings! I added my favorite low sodium salsa, tomatoes, lettuce, no-salt-added pickled onions, and black beans.

Want more tasty low sodium snacks? Try our crispy low sodium chicken wings, low sodium 7 layer dip, and fresh low sodium pico de gallo salsa!

low sodium nachos recipe with unsalted tortilla chips, black beans, cilantro, salsa, and tomatoes

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Loaded nachos can be enjoyed on a low sodium diet – especially tasty nachos like these with simple ingredients and low salt ingredients! Nachos are a fantastic appetizer or snack, perfect for a BBQ, a potluck, or for game day!

I love these nachos all year long, but especially in the summer as they don’t involve much cooking and can be made quickly. The key is adding tons of flavorful layers and textures to make each bite more exciting than the next.

Start by layering unsalted tortilla chips, browning low sodium taco meat, and adding salsa, beans, fresh veggies, and lime juice to top!

These Low Sodium Loaded Nachos Are

Bright
Fresh
Flavorful
Easy to Make
Loaded with Veggies
Hearty
Great as a Game Day or Entertaining Appetizer
The Perfect Low Sodium Snack

low salt nachos with ground meat tomatoes and black beans on unsalted tortilla chips

Ingredients for These Low Sodium Nachos

See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!

Unsalted Tortilla Chips

There are a few great brands of unsalted tortilla chips out there, brands will vary based on the grocery stores you shop at. I like starting with unsalted chips as the base of these nachos, as they have 0 mg sodium and are delicious and crunchy.

Low Sodium Taco Meat

I used ground turkey, which is low in saturated fat and is DASH-diet friendly. You could also use lean ground beef, chicken, or another plant-based sodium. The ground turkey I used naturally has 70 mg sodium per serving.

You could use another type of low sodium lean meat like ground sirloin or ground chicken if desired.

Black Beans

I like adding no-salt-added spicy black beans to my taco salads, for extra protein and fiber. You can use canned beans, or make your own no salt added black beans from scratch for extra flavor and spice.

Low Sodium Salsa

I used a homemade low sodium salsa for this recipe, but you can use a store-bought or jarred salsa if desired.

Any salsa goes! I have some great recipes on this site for low sodium pineapple salsa, low sodium roasted tomato salsa, and low sodium salsa verde made with tomatillos.

Lettuce

I used shredded iceberg lettuce, which I like with my tacos. It’s light, very neutral tasting, and really crunchy!

You could also use shredded romaine hearts if desired, as they are also light and fresh. Iceberg lettuce and romaine are my favorite choices for nachos, I would skip other types of lettuce (like spring mix, baby spinach, or arugula).

Tomatoes

I love adding chopped tomatoes to my tacos, so I always throw some on nachos too. I like cherry tomatoes in the winter, as they tend to be sweetest for store-bought varieties.

Lime

Fresh lime juice is a must in this recipe. It gives the salad such a wonderful flavor and natural brightness.

Optional Toppings

I also added fresh cilantro, low sodium pickled red onions, green onion. Feel free to add any other veggies you love on top.

For this recipe, I don’t add cheese, but you can certainly add a low sodium cheese like low salt cotija, fresh mozzarella, or shredded Swiss.

a platter of low sodium nachos with ground meat tomatoes green onions and low salt salsa over unsalted chips

How To Make Nachos Low Sodium

On a large serving platter, add your unsalted tortilla chips in an even layer.
In a cast iron skillet, or large pan, add the ground meat and cook over medium heat. Break up the meat, and stir frequently with a spoon until meat has browned (about 8-10 minutes) and there is no more meat. Add taco seasoning, and squeeze fresh lime juice over the taco meat. Stir well and cook for an additional minute.
Add the low sodium taco meat on top of the unsalted tortilla chips.
Add the rest of the toppings: black beans, salsa, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, green onion, cilantro, or any additional toppings you desire.
Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Leftover nachos are best fresh and don’t always store well, as the chips can get soggy once the toppings are added. You can store leftovers in an airtight container, refrigerate, and enjoy within 24 hours.

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4 Comments

Susan says:

July 2, 2024 at 9:55 am

A crowd pleaser

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Susan says:

August 27, 2024 at 2:23 am

Gone in a minute and everyone loved it

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Sheryl says:

September 22, 2024 at 4:31 am

How can it be called nachos without cheese? Even when you get just basic nachos it’s just chips with cheese and jalapenos. Isn’t that where nachos came from? At least that is what they were when I worked at a Mexican restaurant.

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Susan says:

October 1, 2024 at 10:23 am

Great combination of flavors

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5 from 3 votes

Low Sodium Loaded Nachos Recipe

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