Heart Healthy Grilled Hot Dogs

(5.0)
By Adam Fisher
Updated 5/28/2026
Dietitian Reviewed: Christina Wright, RD, LDN
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy  |  Gluten Free  |  Diabetic
Heart Healthy Grilled Hot Dogs
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

No buns? No problem! Our juicy healthy Hot Dogs recipe is just 200 calories because we replaced the carb-loaded hot dog bun with a tender grilled zucchini pocket. Here's how to make grilled hot dogs healthy: First, dump the sugar loaded bun. Carb free zucchini bun hot dogs are better for your heart and health. Instead of salty condiments, top off your heart healthy hot dog with fresh mango salsa. It adds a sweet and zesty kick with less sodium and lower cholesterol.

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Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
6
Calories
206

Why You’ll Love These Healthy Grilled Hot Dogs

  • Low Carb: These mouth-watering hot dogs are served on a grilled zucchini bun that will knock your socks off.
  • Packed with Flavor: These yummy, healthy hot dogs are grilled to perfection, and served on a zucchini bun, then topped with fresh, delectable mango salsa that will take your taste buds on a delicious ride.
  • Gluten-Free: If you are looking for an alternative to gluten packed hot dog buns, then these tasty gluten free hot dogs are for you. Nestled in a grilled zucchini bun, this hot dog is going to pleasantly surprise you.

Are hot dogs healthy? Our hot dogs are! These American favorites are diabetic friendly, low sodium and low in fat. We’ve swapped out traditional ballpark franks and replaced them with uncured turkey hot dogs that are made with natural, unprocessed ingredients. From there, we’ve replaced the bun on these healthy hot dogs with grilled zucchini. And instead of high sodium condiments, we topped our hot dog with fresh mango salsa that adds the perfect pop of summer flavor.

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Ingredients

Recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mango, avocado, jalapeño, onion, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, ½ teaspoon black pepper and ¼ tsp salt. Set the mango salsa aside.

  2. Step 2

    Remove the ends of the halved zucchini and scoop out the seeds with a small spoon. Drizzle each half of zucchini with ½ teaspoon of olive oil. Season each half of zucchini with ½ teaspoon of black pepper and a pinch of salt.

  3. Step 3

    Lightly grease a grill pan with canola oil and heat over medium heat. Grill the zucchini until charred, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Using a sharp knife, cut the hot dogs in half lengthwise, leaving the two halves connected. Lightly grease the grill pan again with canola oil and grill the hot dogs, cut side down, until completely warmed through and charred, about 3 to 5 minutes. Place the cooked hotdogs in the zucchini “boats” and top with the mango salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 hot dog, 1/2 zucchini, 1/4 cup salsa

206
Calories
14
g
Fat
25
mg
Cholesterol
653
mg
Sodium
16
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
4
g
Fiber
10
g
Protein
9
g
Sugars

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