Candy Coleslaw

The problem: Another mayo-heavy side, coleslaws you buy at grocery stores are usually made with tons of added sugar. Even if you buy the bagged coleslaw mix in the produce aisle and a separate dressing, you're still adding unhealthy amounts of sugar to otherwise healthy cabbage and carrots.

The fix: Here again, whip out the vinegar. It gives your coleslaw a nice tang without the added calories and food-safety risk. Give your picnic an Asian flair with something like this Thai Coleslaw with Napa Cabbagethat uses fish sauce and rice vinegar, instead of fatty mayo, and has just a hint of sugar.