3 Reasons to Fire Up the Grill on the 4th of July

As temperatures outside begin to soar, you've got to ask yourself: "Why the heck am I standing in the kitchen cooking another chicken breast?" Take that chicken (or beef or pork or fish) outside and grill it! There is simply no tastier way to cook healthy protein-packed foods than placing them over an open flame.

If the only things you cook outdoors are steaks and hot dogs, you're selling the ultra-versatile grill short. Grant yourself permission to play with fire, then get ready to channel your inner grill master. These flame-licked recipes are healthy enough to make sure the six-pack you have this summer isn't just the one in the cooler.

1. Salmon Burgers With Sweet Potato Wedges

A punchy, pesto-infused yogurt sauce sets this dish apart from the standard-variety grilled salmon. For a healthier, unfried version of a burger's best friend, grill up these sweet potato wedges for some quality complex carbs and a big dose of antioxidants.

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