7 classic BBQ sides made healthier
From potato salad to cole slaw, your summer favorites just got a little lighter.
Jan, 2026
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Watching your weight at weekend parties can seem like a real drag. But you don't have to munch on celery sticks while everyone else is chowing down on creamy potato salad this summer. Just lighten up some of those traditional side dishes. A few swaps here and there will have you on your way to the healthiest, most delicious classic barbecue sides of the summer.
Written byPatrick Sullivan.
Medically reviewed byGaby Vaca-Flores, RD.