My editor doesn't cook. Her oven serves as a makeshift pantry to stash the dog's food.

Sound extreme? Not so much. Her "I-am-no-domestic-goddess" attitude has become not only feasible but downright fashionable.

From rotisserie chicken to sushi, frozen pizza to microwave burritos, there's no denying Americans are cooking less and assembling more.

These prepared foods seem the perfect shortcut when you need dinner on the table in a hurry. However, often the trade-off for convenience is a diet that is high in sodium.

Consider the wrap sandwich, a fast-food favorite that has the aura of health — until you consider a grilled chicken wrap from Sonic (www.sonicdrivein.com, click on nutrition link.) has 539 calories, 27 grams of fat and a whopping 1,035 milligrams of sodium. Skip the ranch dressing to get it down to 393 calories, 12 grams of fat and 820 milligrams of sodium.

The dietary guidelines released by the government last year found most American diets are out of whack when it comes to sodium. The recommended daily intake for salt is no more than 2,400 milligrams, or about a teaspoon.

By assembling these Asian chicken salad wraps at home, you can replace the popular caesar dressing with vinaigrette to cut the sodium as well as additional fat and calories.

To pump up the nutrition, add darker greens such as spinach and more color with carrots, tomatoes, red peppers and onions.

Best of all, the wrap takes just minutes to prepare. Whether you're an avowed noncook or just one in need of a break from the kitchen, a rotisserie chicken is a great way to make a meal without ever turning on the oven.