Note: This drawing is now closed. I was a little slow to write about this new book that I edited and published recently because, well, it’s about low-sodium cooking. Like so many “foodies”, I think of myself as a salt lover, and I keep a few varieties of salt on hand at all times. The thing about author Jessica Goldman-Foung is that she’s a total foodie too, and I should have known better and tried out some of the recipes earlier, because I’m loving everything so far. Sodium Girl’s Limitless Low-Sodium Cookbook is, quite simply, my kind of cookbook. Jess has figured out how to cut out the sodium without sacrificing flavor. These first few dishes I’ve tried are in fact so good, I’d say they’re better than any salty version you might try because the true flavors of the food come shining through. First up from the book is Curry Chicken Salad. The recipe title doesn’t do it justice — Jess should have snuck the word “awesome” in there to be a little more accurate.
Golden raisins, scallions, a diced Granny Smith apple, fennel — those ingredients alone make this recipe wonderful.
But of course it’s all about the dressing. She calls for creme fraiche as the base but offers a few options for that if you can’t find any in your market (I couldn’t). Then you add curry powder and cayenne for spice, honey for sweetness, and grated fresh ginger for zing. You’ll want to make a big batch of this and put it on everything.
The chicken is super easy to prepare — just pan fry some boneless, skinless breasts. Finally you toss everything together. I suppose this would be nice as a sandwich, but I ate it plain because I’m gluten-free. That’s another nice thing about this book… it’s very gluten-free friendly. I can’t wait to tell you more about the recipes in this book, but for now, if you live in the U.S. or Canada and would like to be entered into a drawing for a copy of Sodium Girl’s Limitless Low-Sodium Cookbook, just post a comment below before Friday, March 15th at 5pm. Good luck!
LOVE the addition of golden raisons! I could definitely benefit from some great low sodium recipes…
That chicken salad does look awesome!
Never thought to put that in a sandwich. It is awesome! I would love to see more of her ideas and recipes for low sodium.
Love the idea of creme fraiche in this salad….sounds delicious!
i love curry chicken salad! eating this plain would make sense since it’s low in sodium. great
My whole family is low sodium and it is always nice to find new ways to add flavor without salt or even fake salt. I love curry chicken salad and like the idea of creme fraiche.
that sounds delightful!
I cook for someone on a low sodium diet and could (REALLY) use some new recipes.
Can’t wait to try this recipe. Fighting high blook pressure, I need these recipes in my life!
I’m crazy for anything that’s curry! Could use some good low sodium recipes also.
Looks awesome! Love chicken salad, the addition of fennel and apples looks amazing!
I love adding curry to my chicken salad. I too am a salt lover and need to really cut back, so I’d love this cookbook!
When I saw your photo of the curry chicken salad on Instagram, it made me drool, I would love to try the recipes out for myself
That Curry Chicken Salad looks amazing!! I’m always looking for new lunch ideas and ways to cut more sodium out of our diet!!
All your foods look so yummy!!!
Drool!! I want!!! Sounds delicious and can’t wait to try this out!
Great review. I am ordering my copy of the cookbook today!
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