32 Low Sodium Game Day Recipes: Appetizer, Dinners, & Snacks!
Browse through our 32 low sodium game day recipes to enjoy for football season and beyond! Our list below includes delicious appetizers, hearty main courses, and sweet & savory snacks to enjoy while watching football.
These game day foods have little or no salt added, and are all great to enjoy as part of a low sodium diet.
Whether you are enjoying the game at home, or at a party with guests, these recipes are all great to entertain with. See our tasty dips, nachos, low sodium wings, and more!
If you’re looking to score some winning low sodium recipes this Superbowl weekend (sorry for the pun, had to!) these 32 low sodium recipes are tasty, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for game day.
We have everything from creamy low sodium 7 layer dip, hearty entrees like low sodium burgers and oven baked fries, to comforting low sodium chicken chili!
Low Sodium Pico De Gallo Salsa
I’m putting this recipe first because it is the BEST low sodium salsa you will ever have! If you have a food processor it takes just 5 minutes (15 minutes if you chop by hand). It’s bright, fresh, super zesty, and you can add as much or as little spice as you like.
This crowd-pleaser salsa is great to serve to everyone, no one will miss the salt!
Low Sodium Turkey Chili
A hearty, delicious chili made with lean ground turkey (or you can make it with beef)! A game day favorite on our home, this tasty chili is great with your favorite low sodium toppings like fresh green onions, sour cream, and unsalted tortilla chips!
Low Sodium Cheese Ball Recipe
As for appetizers, it doesn’t get much more classic than a cheese ball! This super tasty spreadable cheese dip is made with cream cheese, spices, veggies, and rolled in fresh herbs and unsalted walnuts.
Grab low sodium crackers or crostini, and spread away!
Low Sodium Sour Cream and Onion Dip
Tasty caramelized onions take this creamy dip to the next level! Start by browning up a batch of onions and mixing them with sour cream and spices. A fantastic appetizer or dip for chips, veggies, or crackers.
Low Sodium Loaded Nachos
No game day is complete without nachos – deck yours out with amazing low sodium toppings! These are customizable, but we love adding low sodium taco meat, diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce, spicy black beans, and salt-free pickled onions. Tons of flavor in EVERY bite!
Low Sodium Chicken Wings
The king of appetizers, you can make crispy and flavorful chicken wings on a low sodium diet! Dip them in your favorite sauce (we have great recommendations in the post!) and enjoy. This recipe uses sodium-free baking powder to make them super crispy and delicious.
Low Sodium Cowboy Caviar Dip
A super tasty dip, loaded with no-salt-added beans, hearty vegetables, and bright fresh spices. Grab your unsalted tortilla chips and dip away!
This cowboy caviar recipe is also great to make ahead of time, so you can save time the say of the big game.
Low Sodium Dinners: 100+ Low Sodium Recipes That Actually Taste Good
By: Kelly Jensen
Low Sodium Turkey Chili
A fun twist on classic chili, this tasty chicken chili is made with shredded cooked chicken, vegetables, and cooked in a creamy sauce.
A great main course meal, or enjoy as a dip with chips.
Low Sodium Macaroni Salad
A classic side dish for any event, this tasty macaroni salad is made with cooked macaroni noodles, fresh crisp chopped vegetables, low sodium mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, a bit of sugar.
This side dish goes great with almost any main course meal!
Low Sodium 7 Layer Dip
Who doesn’t love a good creamy dip with flavorful layers of beans, vegetables, and guac? This tasty and simple 7 layer dip is made with low sodium layers for the perfect appetizer.
Low Sodium BBQ Chicken Thighs
Baked in the oven, we love this super simple and delicious low sodium BBQ chicken thighs recipe! Made with our favorite low sodium BBQ sauce (see the next recipe!) bake these flavorful thighs on a sheet pan and enjoy.
Low Sodium BBQ Sauce
This super simple no-cook BBQ sauce recipe is made with no-salt-added tomato paste, spices, and a hint of sweetness. Great for tossing with chicken, dipping tenders into, or enjoying with oven baked fries.
Low Sodium Pineapple Salsa
If you love a good sweet & salty combo (we sure do!) this tasty low sodium pineapple salsa is easy to make and SO delicious.
With fresh pineapple, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and onion, you can’t go wrong with this salsa as a delicious dip.
Low Sodium Queso Cheese Dip
Yes, it IS possible to make a creamy, delicious queso dip on a low-sodium diet! This easy blender recipe uses unsalted cashews as the base. This versatile recipe is great because you can as much (or as little) spice as you like.
Low Sodium Cowboy Baked Beans
If you want a super hearty baked beans recipe, this tasty low sodium cowboy baked beans recipe is made with no-salt-added canned beans, our Low So BBQ Sauce, ground beef, and vegetables. Great as a side dish or as a dip for unsalted chips.
Low Sodium Orzo Pasta Salad
We LOVE a good pasta salad, for any event. This bright, fresh, and flavorful low sodium pasta salad uses orzo pasta, has loads of chopped fresh vegetables, and a tangy salt-free dressing.
Great for game day to enjoy with any main course!
Low Sodium Burgers
If you have the grill going (or the indoor griddle!) you have to whip up a batch of these flavorful burger patties! Our salt-free spice blend is mixed into ground beef for the perfect game day entree.
Low Sodium Veggie Burgers
If your wanting a vegetarian dinner option, these low sodium veggie burgers are the absolute BEST! Store-bought veggie burgers usually have a ton of sodium, so we made this super tasty low sodium version that everyone can enjoy!
Low Sodium Fries
Baked in the oven on a sheet pan, these crispy fries are super delicious and flavorful without any added salt. Start by slicing your potatoes, tossing them with our favorite low sodium spice blend, and baking them to golden brown perfection.
Low Sodium Meatballs
Whether you’re enjoying these low sodium meatballs for an appetizer, entree, or in a sandwich – meatballs make the perfect game day recipe. We use low sodium breadcrumbs, salt-free spices and lean ground beef for the perfect meatballs.
Low Sodium Chicken Fajitas
These low sodium chicken fajitas make the BEST game day entree! Why? Because you can serve them up bar-style and put out a huge variety of low sodium toppings. Everyone can make their custom fajitas and enjoy.
Low Sodium Deviled Eggs
A classic appetizer, low sodium deviled eggs have a few great low sodium swaps to make the perfect appetizer or side dish.
We love putting these out for guests, as they can enjoy them during the game!
Low Sodium Turkey Chili
If you love a good salsa verde, nothing beats this amazing low sodium version! We adapted this recipe from a recipe our friends gave us for authentic Mexican salsa verde, and it’s the best every time.
Low Sodium Turkey Chili
Nothing beats a good potato salad, any time of year! As a tasty low sodium side dish, this easy potato salad is simple to make (and easy to make ahead of time) and enjoy it on Game Day with your favorite entrees.
Low Sodium Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Low sodium comfort food at it’s finest! This easy chicken and dumplings soup i a tasty, hearty, and flavorful recipe that is great for company. Tender chunks of chicken and homemade low sodium dumplings are cooked in a thick broth with loads of vegetables in each bite.
Low Sodium Caprese Bites
This is our #1 go-to appetizer for entertaining! Fresh mozzarella is very low in sodium, so we use it with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to make an elegant appetizer everyone loves.
Take finger-food to the next level with these fancy low sodium caprese bites!
Low Sodium Mini Pizzas
Low sodium English muffins are the base of these super easy and delicious mini pizzas. Toast your English muffins and top with low sodium pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and any pizza toppings you love. Great to make for one person or for a crowd.
Low Sodium Pork Tenderloin
Juicy pork tenderloin cooked with apples and onions is the perfect entree for game day! This recipe is slow cooked in a Dutch oven, making it a great dinner you can make that cooks while the game is on.
Low Sodium Turkey Chili
A hearty, delicious chili made with lean ground turkey (or you can make it with beef)! A game day favorite on our home, this tasty chili is great with your favorite low sodium toppings like fresh green onions, sour cream, and unsalted tortilla chips!
Low Sodium Corn Bread
This super easy one-pan low sodium corn bread is a great side dish! You can enjoy it with low sodium chili, dip it into soup, or enjoy it with some unsalted butter and honey.
If you like some heat, you can add chopped jalapeno peppers in the cornbread batter.
Low Sodium Guacamole
King of avocado dips, our low sodium guacamole recipe is the best friend of unsalted tortilla chips. Made with fresh herbs, creamy ripe avocados, and spices – this delicious and tasty salt-free guacamole recipe is the perfect appetizer dip.
Low Sodium Hummus
If you’re a dipper, this incredibly delish hummus is creamy, savory, and loaded with fresh garlic and lemon juice. Grab your favorite chips or flatbread and get dippin’.
If you have any favorite low sodium game day favorites (or requests!) that we didn’t cover in this article, let us know below!
