Pickles are a burger's best friend. Whether you choose bread and butter pickles or kosher dills; make sure to set out a bowl of pickles for your guests. Low in calories and big on flavor; pickles make all kinds of burgers taste heavenly.

Homemade pickles taste best so search for an easy online recipe to make a batch this summer or buy some at a local farmer's market. Low-fat mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard are also essential hamburger additions. Make sure to have them on hands this summer to top your burgers off right.