Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, which means cookout season has arrived.

And what better way to enjoy summer festivities than with adelicious burger?

This year, though, don’t go for the same old burgers you have every year.

Healthy cowboy burger

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Instead, mix things up a bit with the non-basic burger recipes on our list.

Get our recipe forLow-Calorie Sliders.

Get our recipe for aJalapeno Cheeseburger.

Low-calorie sliders 2 ways

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe for aGreen Chile Cheeseburger.

Get our recipe for aSouthwest Turkey Burger.

Get our recipe for aChicken Burger with Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli.

Jalapeno cheeseburger

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe for aCowboy Burger.

That doesn’t mean that it compromises on any of the taste, either.

Get our recipe for aGrilled Pizza Burger.

Paleo green chile cheeseburger

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

This fancy burger recipe is also lower in calories than any restaurant-made specialty.

Get our recipe for aRed Wine-Infused Mushroom Swiss Burger.

This burger recipe uses equal parts sirloin and brisket and is topped with arugula and caramelized onions.

Low-calorie southwest turkey burger

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forThe Healthy Ultimate Burger.

Get our recipe forThe Ultimate Patty Melt.

But it’s safe to say the Big Mac isn’t exactly the healthiest burger available.

Chicken burger with sundried tomato aolia

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forThe Best Copycat Big Mac.

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Get the recipe for Thai Turkey Burger with Asian Slaw fromFeasting at Home.

Healthy cowboy burger

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get the recipe for Spicy Cauliflower Burgers fromPinch of Yum.

The patties are made of chickpeas, green chilis, and finely crushed tortilla chips.

Get the recipe for Mexican Green Chili Veggie Burgers FromMinimalist Baker.

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Get the recipe for Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Burger fromWell Plated by Erin.

Get the recipe for Brown Butter Burgers fromCrunch Time Kitchen.

And just because this burger doesn’t feature any meat doesn’t mean it’s not entirely grillable.

Healthy swiss burger with red wine and mushrooms

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get the recipe for Easy Grillable Veggie Burgers fromMinimalist Baker.

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Healthy ultimate burger

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Healthy patty melt

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Healthy bigger better big mac

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

thai turkey burger with asian slaw

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spicy cauliflower burger

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mexican green chili veggie burger

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stuffed portobello mushroom burger

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baked falafel burgers

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brown butter burger

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grillable veggie burger

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