Ways to Top Your Burger for 100 Calories or Less

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 Ways to Top Your Burger for 100 Calories or Less

Eating a hot burger fresh off the grill is one of the many pleasures of summer. But look out--those patties are often piled high with extra calories and fat. Lighten up your next cookout with these smarter ways to dress up your burger.


 

The Classic: 100 Calories

1 slice Cheddar or American cheese
1 tablespoon ketchup
5 pickle slices
Lettuce and tomato


 

Mediterranean: 100 Calories

1 ounce soft goat cheese
A handful of spinach
4 chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)


 

Creamy and Spicy: 45 Calories

2 tablespoons salsa
1 tablespoon light cream cheese
A few sprigs cilantro

 

Mexi-cado: 80 Calories

1/4 avocado, sliced
1 roasted red pepper
Pickled carrots and onions (store-bought)

Olive Love: 80 Calories

1 tablespoon olive tapenade
1 tablespoon chopped red onion


 

Sneaky Salad: 40 Calories

1/4 cup fresh arugula
1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette


 

Swiss and 'Shrooms: 100 Calories

1 slice reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1/4 cup chopped mushrooms, sauteed with nonstick cooking spray

Asian Influence: 45 Calories

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 chopped scallions

Bacon Cheeseburger: 80 Calories

1 slice turkey bacon
1/2 slice reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Several tomato slices

 

Creamy BBQ: 75 Calories

1 teaspoon hummus mixed with 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce

Caprese: 80 Calories

1 slice part-skim mozzarella
Sliced tomatoes
Fresh basil and oregano

Red, White, Blue & Green: 85 Calories

1 tablespoon blue cheese mixed with 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
1/4 cup spinach or arugula
Sliced red onions

Hot 'n Spicy: 100 Calories

1 tablespoon light mayo mixed with 1 teaspoon chili sauce
Grilled onions and peppers

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