Our grilled Artichoke Salad with Pesto Sauce is a game-changer! This delightful low-carb salad features perfectly grilled artichoke hearts complemented by a pesto sauce. It's a versatile salad that satisfies your cravings and elevates your dining experience. The best part? You can savor it as a flavorful side or combine it with your favorite protein dish for a complete meal. Excited to give this recipe a try? Let's dive right in!

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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥗 Ingredients for this artichoke salad recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Artichoke Salad: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with artichoke salad?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Preparing this Artichoke Salad bowl is incredibly easy. Boil and season the artichokes, and grill them to perfection. Meanwhile, blend olive oil, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor to make a vibrant pesto sauce. In just 65 minutes, you'll have a delicious low-carb meal ready to enjoy.
Chef's note
Take your creativity to the next level by using this recipe as a sandwich filling. Layer grilled artichokes, pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, and grilled chicken between two slices of Keto Bread. The possibilities are endless, so go ahead and have fun with this recipe!
🥗 Ingredients for this artichoke salad recipe
Here is a list of ingredients you need to make this artichoke salad recipe:
For the salad
For the keto pesto recipe

Ingredient substitutions
Additional ingredients
Feel free to experiment with your salad dish by adding these optional ingredients:
Note: The recipe card doesn't include additional ingredients. Remember to keep your carb count in check with these optional ingredients.

Cooking tools required
To make this Artichoke Salad recipe, you will need these kitchen tools:
Tools substitute options

How to make Artichoke Salad: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Get all the ingredients.
- Measure them in the right quantities.
- Set up your cooking area.
- Wash the artichokes and wipe them with a dry kitchen towel to remove any excess water.
Cooking instructions
For the pesto sauce
- Add the basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and fresh ground pepper into a food processor.
- Pulse at short intervals.
- As you pulse, slowly pour the olive oil until the mixture reaches a paste-like consistency. Keep an eye on the texture and adjust the amount of olive oil to achieve the desired result.
- Set the pesto sauce aside.
For artichokes
- Snip off all the small leaves from the stems.
- Cut the top of each artichoke and remove any sharp points from the remaining leaves.
- Cut them in half.
- Boil a pot of water and add a bay leaf, lemon juice, and salt to it.
- Place the artichokes in the boiling water. Boil them for approximately 35-40 minutes or until they are tender.
- Take them out of the hot water and set them aside.
- Use a spoon to gently scrape along the top until it comes out easily.
- Drizzle olive oil over the artichokes and season them with salt and freshly crushed pepper.
- Preheat your cast-iron grill pan to medium-high heat and place the artichokes on it.
- Cook them for a few minutes on each side until they develop grill marks.
- Spread half a tablespoon of pesto sauce over each artichoke and sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese.
- Your delicious artichoke salad is now ready to serve.







Chef's pro tip
To make sure your artichoke salad stays fresh and tasty, don't boil the artichokes for too long. Overcooking will make them mushy. To prevent this, check the artichokes at the 15-minute mark while boiling. Strive for the desired tenderness without going beyond that point.
What to serve with artichoke salad?
This keto salad complements any dish. Here are a few delightful options you can use:

How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips

What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage instructions

Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
Our grilled Artichoke Salad has all the bright flavors of pesto and Parmesan cheese. It's simple to make, perfect for the keto diet, and a true delight!
So don't wait any longer. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this salad is guaranteed to be a showstopper. Remember to share a picture with us!
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe

Artichoke Salad
Ingredients
For the salad
- 2 artichokes
- 4 cups water
- 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
For the keto pesto recipe
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- ½ fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- Sea salt to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
For the keto pesto recipe
- Add the basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and fresh ground pepper into a food processor.
- Pulse at short intervals.
- As you pulse, slowly pour the olive oil until the mixture reaches a paste-like consistency. Keep an eye on the texture and adjust the amount of olive oil to achieve the desired result.
- Set the pesto sauce aside.
For artichokes
- Snip off all the small leaves from the stems.
- Cut the top of each artichoke and remove any sharp points from the remaining leaves.
- Cut them in half.
- Boil a pot of water and add a bay leaf, lemon juice, and salt to it.
- Place the artichokes in the boiling water. Boil them for approximately 35-40 minutes or until they are tender.
- Take them out of the hot water and set them aside.
- Use a spoon to gently scrape along the top until it comes out easily.
- Drizzle olive oil over the artichokes and season them with salt and freshly crushed pepper.
- Preheat your cast-iron grill pan to medium-high heat and place the artichokes on it.
- Cook them for a few minutes on each side until they develop grill marks.
- Spread half a tablespoon of pesto sauce over each artichoke and sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese.
- Your delicious artichoke salad is now ready to serve.
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