Low Sodium Okroshka
Discover a refreshing twist on a classic Russian cold soup with this Low Sodium Okroshka recipe! Perfectly suited for warm days, this dish combines vibrant, crisp vegetables like cucumbers, radishes, and green onions with tender boiled potatoes and a tangy, creamy base made from low-fat plain yogurt, water, and lemon juice. Lightly seasoned with fresh dill and black pepper, this low-sodium version is as heart-healthy as it is flavorful. Optional cooked unsalted chicken or beef adds a protein boost, making it a wholesome choice for lunch or dinner. Quick to prepare and served chilled, Low Sodium Okroshka is the ideal balance of simplicity, nutrition, and summer-inspired indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 5 medium Radishes
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Dill
- 2 cups Low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup (optional) Cooked unsalted chicken breast or beef
Instructions
Start by boiling the potatoes in a pot of water until tender, which should take about 15-20 minutes. Once done, remove them from the pot, allow them to cool, then peel and dice them into small cubes.
While the potatoes are cooling, finely chop the cucumber into small cubes. Thinly slice the radishes and chop the green onions. Finely chop the dill as well, reserving a little for garnish.
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, cucumber, radishes, green onions, dill, and the cooked chicken or beef if using for added protein.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the low-fat plain yogurt, water, and lemon juice. Add the black pepper to the mixture, adjusting to taste.
Pour the yogurt mixture over the vegetable and meat (if using) combination. Stir everything until well combined.
Refrigerate the okroshka for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled, garnishing with remaining dill. This dish is perfect for a nutritious and light meal, especially on warm days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.4 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 1356 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.2 g | ||
| Protein | 113.5 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.5 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 1137 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 4965 mg | 106% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
