Fun, Healthy Hot Dog Toppers

By Sidney Fry, MS, RD
May 01, 2014
Photo: Randy Mayor
Six creative combos you’ll really relish, all adding less than 100 calories.
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California Pup

Photo: Randy Mayor
2 teaspoons canola mayo mixed with 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons sliced avocado
1 tablespoon alfalfa sprouts
1 tablespoon sliced fresh radish
2 teaspoons dry-roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds

Calories 87; Fat 7.8g (sat 0.7g); Sodium 76mg

 

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Confetti Corn Dog

Photo: Randy Mayor
3 tablespoons charred corn
2 teaspoons sliced green onion
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons Mexican crema
1 tablespoon diced red bell pepper
1 teaspoon jalapeño slivers
1 tablespoon crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco

Calories 73; Fat 3.9g (sat 1.1g); Sodium 106mg

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Banh Mi on a Bun

Photo: Randy Mayor
2 teaspoons canola mayo mixed with ¼ teaspoon Sriracha
2 tablespoons grated fresh carrot
2 tablespoons thinly sliced peeled cucumber
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts

Calories 69; Fat 5.6g (sat 0.4g); Sodium 82mg

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Cookout Cruncher

Photo: Randy Mayor
2 tablespoons prepared coleslaw
3 reduced-fat kettle-style potato chips, crushed
2 tablespoons baked beans
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Calories 79; Fat 2g (sat 0.2g); Sodium 178mg

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Pickled Pink

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2 teaspoons canola mayo mixed with 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil and ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons sliced pickled red onion
1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
3 tablespoons baby arugula
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Calories 70; Fat 3.8g (sat 1g); Sodium 102mg

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The Hawaiian

Photo: Randy Mayor
3 tablespoons chopped fresh pineapple
1½ teaspoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
2 teaspoons chopped macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Calories 62; Fat 4.3g (sat 0.7g); Sodium 16mg

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Buy A Better Dog

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Despite its dubious nutritional reputatoin, the average frank actually beats a basic burger patty by about 100 calories (assuming you don’t go the foot-long route; food shouldn’t be measured in feet). Try organic, grass-fed, or uncured wieners, which tend to have less sodium. Aim for less than 150 calories, 4.5g sat fat, and 400mg sodium. Here are three of our favorites:

APPLEGATE THE GREAT ORGANIC UNCURED BEEF HOT DOG
Calories 110; Fat 8g (sat 3g); Sodium 330mg

BOAR'S HEAD SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS
Calories 120; Fat 11g (sat 4.5g); Sodium 350mg

APPLEGATE THE GREAT ORGANIC CHICKEN HOT DOG
Calories 70; Fat 3.5g (sat 1g); Sodium 360mg
(Applegate’s Organic Uncured Turkey Hot Dog is equally tasty.)

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