April's Fresh Picks for Kidney Health 🌱🍅

Author

Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
April 01, 2025

loe.binnovate@Hello there! 

April showers bring May flowers, and our kitchens are blooming with kidney-friendly recipes! Embrace the fresh picks of the season with dishes that promise flavor and vitality.

30min Easy Kidney Friendly Recipes

I made it a point to start with the most requested feature which is to serve you with quick, easy, and kidney-friendly recipes. Each recipe counts the SPPP: sodium, potassium, phosphorus and protein for easier review. Enjoy!

LUNCH

Spring Orzo Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

2 to 4 Servings

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Orzo is a light pasta option, and pairing it with a lemon vinaigrette and kidney-friendly vegetables like arugula and cherry tomatoes creates a refreshing lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of cooked orzo, cooled

  • 1 cup of arugula

  • 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 cup of sliced cucumbers

  • Dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and pepper

Directions

  1. Combine orzo, arugula, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a bowl.

  2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the dressing.

  3. Toss salad with dressing just before serving.

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

50 mg

6 mg

180 mg

90 mg

Kidney resource of the Day

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Why It's Important

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