Offer to Bring the Veggie Side if You’re Not Hosting the Party

Veggies are naturally low in calories and high in fiber, making them an effective weight-loss strategy. They balance out the richness of the ribs, burgers, and sausages by being bright and refreshing.

A chickpea salad with herbs, sweet roasted peppers, and bright red wine vinegar; mustardy potato salad with crisp green beans; crunchy sesame slaw; and grilled corn salad with loads of lime and cilantro— are some classic options you can refer to. Alternatively, make a grilled corn salad with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, sliced red onion, olive oil, and a pinch of freshly ground pink peppercorns.