Super Dogs with Avocado Relish

Makes 8 hot dogs with buns

3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Dash cayenne pepper, if desired

1 ripe Hass avocado, diced (about 8 ounces) 8 lowest-sodium lowest-fat hot dogs or bratwurst 8 whole-grain hot dog buns

Brown mustard, if desired

In a small bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper; mix well. Gently stir in avocado. Meanwhile, cook hot dogs according to directions. Spread cut sides of buns with mustard, if desired. Place hot dogs in buns; spoon relish on top.

Per serving: 277 calories, 9 grams protein, 15 grams fat (46% calories from fat), 4.4 grams saturated fat, 29 grams carbohydrate, 20 milligrams cholesterol, 837 milligrams sodium, 5 grams fiber.