Make-Ahead Holiday Salad

Artichoke hearts, pistachios, avocado, Parmesan cheese—this keto-friendly salad checks off all the boxes when it comes to flavor and texture

- Jonny Bowden

This Mediterranean Diet-inspired salad is a “fat and fiber bomb”—healthy fat from avocado and olive oil paired with fiber from artichokes and nuts. And that’s not even including the fiber in avocados that we bet you didn’t know about! (See “Featured Nutrient,” below.)

Marinating your own artichoke hearts is easy as pie, plus they taste better than jarred versions you get at the store. Make sure to use real extra virgin olive oil. Prepared oils are typically highly processed, and many so-called extra-virgin olive oils are fake. One that’s not—and that’s inexpensive and available everywhere—is Cobram Estate. It costs around 10 bucks a bottle, it’s super delicious, and it will make this recipe taste even more amazing. —Dr. Jonny