Dipping Sauces For Steamed Artichokes

Once you’ve mastered the art of prepping and steaming artichokes (get our instructions and tips for the perfect steamed artichoke here), you still have some tough decisions ahead: whether to serve them warm or chilled, and which dipping sauce to serve with your artichoke.

We took a survey around the Mollie Stone’s office to find out everyone’s favorite dipping sauces for those tasty artichoke leaves. Here are some great ideas based on what people said:

MOLLIE STONE’S FAVORITE ARTICHOKE DIPPING SAUCES

  • Melted butter (preferred with a warm artichoke only)
  • Melted butter infused with lemon zest and thyme
  • Your favorite balsamic vinaigrette
  • A drizzle of Mollie Stone’s Balsamic Vinegar over the top
  • Hollandaise sauce
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mayonnaise mixed in equal parts with Dijon mustard
  • Lemon aioli
  • Roasted garlic aioli
  • Spicy aioli
  • Aioli with lemon zest and capers
  • Tzatziki

What’s your favorite way to enjoy an artichoke?