Menu suggestions for a dialysis diet summertime lunch

Looking for a refreshing lunch for a warm summer day?

Try one of these low sodium, low potassium, low phosphorus menus:

#1

A scoop of chilled tuna salad (low sodium or reduced sodium tuna, mayonnaise, minced onion, celery and hard-boiled egg)
served in a lettuce leaf with 4 pieces Zwieback or Melba toast
Chilled, sliced red apple
8-ounces Iced tea with sweetener and lemon

#2

Cold, diced chicken breast mixed with 1/4 diced apple, 1/2 celery rib and mayonnaise served on a French roll
1/2 cup chilled watermelon cubes
4-ounces cold lemon-lime soda

#3

A scoop of egg salad (eggs, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, pepper) served on 2 slices white bread
Sliced cucumbers and onions marinated in unseasoned rice vinegar,  pepper, and a teaspoon of sugar or sweetener
1/2 cup fresh berries with a spoonful of nondairy whipped topping
8-ounces chilled lemonade

#4

6-8 pieces of chilled, boiled shrimp with a mixed green salad (salad mix, cucumbers, red pepper strips, baby carrots
1-2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing
Bread sticks
1/2 cup strawberry sorbet
4-ounces ginger ale

Additional Kidney Diet Resources

Visit DaVita.com and explore these diet and nutrition resources:

DaVita Food Analyzer

DaVita Dining Out Guides

Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbooks

DaVita Kidney-Friendly Recipes

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This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Consult your physician and dietitian regarding your specific diagnosis, treatment, diet and health questions.