Backyard Bash... 400-Calorie Meals at the BBQ

Love BBQs, but worried about overdoing it?

Now you can enjoy this summer outing and still look amazing in your swimsuit.

These 400-calorie plate combos let you eat the foods you love -- hot dogs and beer included!

Homerun Hot Dog

Satisfy a hankering for dogs and beer with this ballpark and backyard favorite.

1. 1 regular-sized beef hot dog (170) on a light bun (80) + 1 Tbsp mustard (10)
2. 1 pickle spear (4)
3. 5 potato chips (49)
4. 1 12 oz Bud Light (110)

Total calories: 423

Finger-Lickin' Chicken

After all, what's a BBQ without the sauce?

1. 4 oz. grilled chicken breast (188)
2. 3 Tbsp barbecue sauce (80)
3. 1 ear of corn with salt (59) + 1/2 Tbsp butter (51)

Total calories: 378

Veggie Combo with a Kick

Start a fiesta for your taste buds when you top this burger with spicy salsa.

1. Standard-size veggie burger, frozen variety (138) on a regular bun (120) + 2 lettuce leaves (1) + 2 medium tomato slices (7)
2. 9 tortilla chips (132)
3. 1/4 c salsa (17)

Total calories: 415

Steak Surprise

Keep red meat on the menu without calorie overkill.

1. 4 oz. steak (222)
2. 1 c mixed grilled veggies (58) marinated in 1 Tbsp Italian dressing (54)
3. 4 oz. sangria over ice (88)

Total calories: 422

Smoky Sausage Hot Off the Grill? Sure!

Spicy sausage is perfectly paired with mustard. Get a cool contrast with creamy coleslaw.

1. 3 oz. hot Italian sausage link (230) + 1 Tbsp mustard (10)
2. 1/2 c coleslaw (47)
3. 1/3 c baked beans (104)

Total calories: 391

Turkey Burger Trick

Skip the bun to squeeze in your favorite BBQ sides.

1. 3 oz. turkey burger (200) on large lettuce leafs (1)
2. 1/2 c coleslaw (47)
3. 1/2 c pasta salad (179)
4. 1 pickle spear (4)

Total calories: 431

Dinner + Dessert

Go for a low-cal kabob to save room for a brownie!

1. 1 beef shish kabob with vegetables (147)
2. 1/3 c pasta salad (118)
3. 1 2" square brownie (112)

Total calories: 377

Can't-Refuse Ribs

Tempted? Give in! Just limit yourself to one low-cal side.

1. 3 oz. pork spareribs (337) + 2 Tbsp barbecue sauce (53)
2. 5 medium asparagus spears (31)
3. Sparkling water (0)

Total calories: 421

Burger Heaven

Enjoy an old-fashioned hamburger (bun and all!) without the worry of belly bulge.

1. 3 oz. cooked beef patty (222) on a light bun (80) + lettuce and tomato (3)
2. 1 medium-sized ear of corn with salt (59) and 1/2 Tbsp butter (51)

Total calories: 415

Drumstick Do

Stick to one grilled drumstick to balance out the mayo-laden potato salad. Wash them down with an icy glass of lemonade.

1. 1 medium chicken drumstick (105)
2. 3/4 c potato salad (195)
3. 1 c lemonade (99)

Total calories: 399