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13 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.

Get more ideas plus 75 mouth-watering recipes in ''SparkPeople's Ultimate Grilling Guide'' e-book, available at amazon.com.

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)

Can't get enough of Mediterranean flavors? Check out these healthy Mediterranean recipes from SparkRecipes.com!

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)

For more meal ideas like this one, check out our healthy Mexican food recipes at SparkRecipes.com!

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

Love Asian flavor? Check out these healthy Asian recipes at SparkRecipes.com!

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

For more cheesy Italian ideas, see our healthy Italian recipes at SparkRecipes.com!

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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SURYAH

5/13/2013 1:26:59 PM

Yummy!!

KATHARINEBRAY

5/10/2013 5:46:43 PM

KATHARINEBRAY's SparkPage 		LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE SLIDERS
THEY CAN BE MORE CALORIES ,NOT TO MENTION FRENCH FRIES

SCAREWALDORF

5/9/2013 3:15:00 PM

SCAREWALDORF's SparkPage 		People, no one is MAKING you include a white bread bun. Whatever happened to being independent.

FRITZI00031

5/9/2013 7:37:18 AM

Many of these burgers are pictured on a bun and many of them are pictured with FRENCH FRIES. Hello!

NOORDERMEER

5/9/2013 2:52:41 AM

NOORDERMEER's SparkPage 		Missing the best...grilled pineapple slice.

LAVENDERLILY

5/8/2013 4:13:50 PM

LAVENDERLILY's SparkPage 		Sliced avocado and mushrooms! Yum!

8MOREB4

5/8/2013 2:31:21 PM

8MOREB4's SparkPage 		Burgers for Mothers's day! Got some ideas. yum!

NSPIXIE

5/8/2013 2:21:21 PM

NSPIXIE's SparkPage 		I'm sorry, many of these pictures do not look like the description of the ingredients.

And why on a diet site would someone's photograph include French Fries that are NOT in the description? Are you trying to sabotage people?

Please, someone who can, review these pictures to ensure that they actually match the description and do not have extra added high-calorie items.

Plain burger plus your toppings is what you should be showing with maybe a side of salad. If it isn't in your description you shouldn't put it in the photo!

Thanks

GABIBEAR

5/8/2013 12:29:30 PM

GABIBEAR's SparkPage 		I really like some of those ideas!

LISSASLOSINIT

5/8/2013 11:46:10 AM

LISSASLOSINIT's SparkPage 		well darn if I don't want a burger now! yummy ideas.

WATCLOUD

5/8/2013 11:27:36 AM

hey, a 300 calorie burger is not too shaby...

AUNTB63

5/8/2013 10:42:00 AM

AUNTB63's SparkPage 		Love the new ideas. And for those who were really looking at the pix a lot of these do not have white buns.....I only use wheat or multi grain, but there are some low cal white out there worth looking for.

CARPROTH

5/8/2013 10:17:27 AM

CARPROTH's SparkPage 		Disappointed to see most of them served with doughy white buns and fries. What good is saving 50 or so calories on toppings and still eating the fat, salt, and hundreds of empty calories from the buns and fries?

JANNEBARN

5/8/2013 10:09:22 AM

JANNEBARN's SparkPage 		Will you just look at all those white bread buns! What part of a healthy diet is that? And ketchup is a good source of equally unhealthy HFCS.

EVERLEARNING

5/8/2013 9:57:04 AM

EVERLEARNING's SparkPage 		I'll just eat the toppings!

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