Renal–Friendly Ranch Cheese Ball

Diet and nutritionDiet and meal planningGluten-free dietDialysis dietCKD diet
Renal-friendly ranch cheese ball with low sodium, low potassium, and low fat. Ideal for CKD and diabetes-friendly appetizers and snacks.
Meal TypeAppetizer, Snack 
DietsLow calorie, Low carb, Low phosphorus, Low potassium, Low protein, Low sodium 
Ingredients
Yield:
Serves 8
  • 1 8 oz. package low-fat cream cheese
  • ¼ cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon "Simply Organic Ranch Dip Mix"
  • 2 Tablespoon diced celery
  • 2 Tablespoon diced green onions
  • 2-3 dashes of Tabasco sauce
  • 2 Tablespoon crushed walnuts
Renal-Friendly Ranch Cheese Ball
Directions
Prep: 45 min, Cook: 0 min, Total: 45 min
  1. Leave cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Mix yogurt with ranch dip mix, diced celery, green onions, and Tabasco sauce before mixing entire mixture with cream cheese.
  3. Roll into ball and roll in crushed walnuts.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories 79
  • Carbohydrates 3 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.2 g
  • Protein 3 g
  • Fat 6.3 g
  • Sodium 109 mg
  • Potassium 104 mg
  • Phosphorus 62 mg
  • Calcium 60 mg