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Homemade Fresh Herb Salt

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Fresh Herb Salt is so easy to make. The perfect way to preserve all those wonderful garden and market herbs.

This infused salt recipe is easy to make. Fresh herbs and coarse salt are all you need. This makes a GREAT hostess gift!! Culinary herbs made right at home.

Freshly made herb salt in a jar.

Recently a good friend of mine messaged me and asked if I had ever heard of herb-infused salt? Other than processed seasonings you find at the store, I said no.

Well, this got me curious as to what she was talking about. She had seen them at the local market, so I had to find out what herb salt is all about.

After some research on the web, I found out that this has been done for years. This is a way to preserve fresh herbs. It seems to be very popular in Quebec and eastern Canada. Also known as Herbes Salées, it is made around the world, and there are slight variations as to how this is done.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this herb seasoning can be found at the bottom of this post.

A clove of garlic, fresh rosemary and basil on the counter.

Ingredients For This Culinary Salt

For this flavoured salt recipe you will need:

When it comes to preserving, I opt for SIMPLE. Like really simple. I am NOT a canner. The quick and easy method works for me. Pickled eggs, zucchini pickles, and pickled onions are all REALLY easy recipes.

I am always looking for herb recipes, and this green salt is a pretty cool addition to your kitchen spice collection.

Making Fresh Herb Salt

I looked at several methods and recipes. Some include completely drying the fresh herb mix. Others include the addition of vegetables in the blend.

There is no right or wrong method of doing this. It all boils down to personal preference. Since I am a sort of a spice collector, trying this DIY fresh herb salt was right up my alley.

A bowl of fresh basil and some sea salt in a measuring cup.

The process is VERY EASY and works well with all my other preserving methods. 

Step 1

Wash the herbs, remove any stalks/stems, and spread on a cloth and let dry. I let them sit on the counter for about an hour before I used them.

Herbs and salt in the food processor.

Step 2

Place about 3 cups of herbs in a food processor, add the garlic and the coarse salt. Pulse until it resembles a coarse grind. Be sure not to over process as you do not want a paste/puree texture.

If you do not want to use a food processor, you can do everything by hand. Chop the herbs and garlic. Add the salt and continue to chop until you reach a coarse consistency.

Freshly made herb salt in a jar.

Step 3

At this point, you can place your mixture directly into a jar. If you want it to be drier, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let it air dry for a bit. I placed mine right in the jar.

Types Of Herbs For Infused Salts

You can create your own signature blend using any herb combination you wish. That is the neat thing, each time you make it, the flavours can be different. 

Herbs that work well include:

  • parsley
  • dill
  • mint
  • oregano
  • sage
  • thyme
  • cilantro
  • rosemary
  • basil
  • savory
  • coriander

So many great options for creating unique flavoured salt recipes. This will now keep for months in the fridge. You have some incredible tasting herbs to add to your favourite recipes.

A spoonful of herb flavoured salt.

One word of caution, it is SALTY so you may have to make adjustments to the amount of additional salt you add to recipes.

Tips For Preserving Herbs In Salt

  • Be sure to remove woody stalks before processing.
  • Herbs must be washed and left to dry before processing.
  • Very salty, so use sparingly.
  • Always keep in the fridge (not on the counter).
  • Let sit for at least 7 days before using to allow the flavours to develop.
  • Lasts for months.
  • Makes a GREAT food gift.
  • Be sure to use COARSE sea salt.
  • Can be used on pizza, in soups, stews, and a herb rub for meat and vegetables.
A jar of the preserved herbs in salt ready to place in the fridge.

So what do you think? Does this homemade seasoned salt recipe sound interesting? 

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Freshly made herb salt in a jar.

Homemade Fresh Herb Salt

Homemade Fresh Herb Salt is so easy to make. The perfect way to preserve all those wonderful garden/market herbs.
5 from 45 votes
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Course: Preserving
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Homemade Seasoning
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 87kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh herbs loosely packed
  • 1/2 cup coarse sea salt
  • 1 clove fresh garlic or more if you wish

Instructions

  • Wash herbs, remove stalks/stems.
  • Arrange in a single layer on a towel.
  • Let air dry for about an hour until all moisture is gone.
  • Place herbs in the food processor.
  • Add garlic and salt.
  • Process until it reaches a coarse consistency (DO NOT over process).
  • Place in a jar, and keep in fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1888mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg

Notes

This will keep for months in the fridge.
If you don’t want to use a food processor, you can chop the herbs and garlic by hand. Add the salt and continue to chop until you reach that coarse consistency.
**NOTE** Serving Size is calculated at 2 TSP but you may require MORE or LESS. Keep in mind this is VERY SALTY.
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Comments

  1. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain

    This is soooo easy and actually perfect for using up all those herb stalks I often have left from cooking! Thanks so much!

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  2. Anna Marie

    Can I substitute Kosher salt for the sea salt? The recipe sounds good. Looks like we’re going to have a bumper crop of basil this year and I don’t want it to go to waste.

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  3. Amanda

    I don’t think I’ve ever had fresh herb salt! The color is absolutely gorgeous and I can think of so many ways to incorporate this into my spring and summer cooking. This is a fantastic way to use my herb garden! I always seem to have so much more basil, especially, than I know what to do with. I’d love to give this as a hostess gift, too!

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  4. Jo

    This is really interesting. I love herbal salt but never tried it at home. Got to try this soon. It sure looks amazing!

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  5. Amanda

    I can never get enough fresh herbs, and turning them into a flavorful salt is a brilliant idea! There are so many delicious herb combinations that would work beautifully. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Saima

    What a brilliant, brilliant way to use herbs! I confess, I had never even heard of herb salt before coming across your recipe, but it is such a simple, wonderful recipe that I’m going to have to try it soon. And you’re so right. It will make for such a neat little gift too!

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  7. ana

    I’m totally doing this! What a pretty salt! That green salt would look amazing on some margaritas. Pinning it!

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  8. Kelly Anthony

    What a great way to use up the herbs from our garden! SO simple. How cute would little bottles of this be as place card holders for a summer brunch or luncheon?! It’s beautiful!

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  9. Debbie

    What a wonderful Idea!! I have an herb garden and in the summer when it is over grown I waste so many herbs when I trim it back. I have a feeling I will have several jars of herb salts in my fridge. Thanks!!!

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  10. Julie

    Great idea! We have so many herbs growing on our balcony and I never know how to use them all. This is a perfect way to continue to enjoy them long after the summer growing season has ended.

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  11. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen

    I’ve never heard of this before, but what a great idea! I hate throwing out fresh herbs (but often do!), bookmarking this to start preserving them ASAP!

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  14. Trish Bozeman

    THIS IS GENIUS! I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before. We are moving into our first house in just a few weeks and one of the first things I’m going to do is plant an herb garden. I’m bookmarking this for when I have fresh herbs! Fantastic.

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  15. Jenni LeBaron

    This salt is such a brilliant idea. I love that you can use it on so many things! I’m already salivating thinking about sprinkling it on top of eggs, hummus, and pasta! I also think this would be a wonderful item to stick in a culinary gift basket!

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  17. Dana

    What a great way to use up herbs! I always end up with an abundance of leftover herbs and I hate hate hate when I forget about them and they just wilt away in the fridge. I can’t wait to give this a go. Perfect for that summer-y seasonal flare.

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  18. Lois Christensen

    Love how it’s going to last for awhile too! Looks perfect for so many different recipes. I’m going to try this over the summer with the fresh herbs from our garden.

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  19. J. J. Stewart

    This is just the type of recipe I need and want!! We use a lot of salt and one thing I believe makes all the difference in the world is adequately seasoning food whether it’s before grilling or after. I’m the grill master in the family. ?I now have plans for all the herbs I’ll be planting. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  20. Marisa F. Stewart

    I love that idea!! We are planning on growing lots of herbs this summer and the seasoned salt would be so fantastic to have on hand. There are so many variations I’m thinking about. Rosemary and basil are at the top of my list. The combinations are endless. Thank you!!

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  21. Tina

    I have never tried this before. How exciting. I think this would make a unique hostess gift, don’t you think? Anyways, definitely going to try this and I’m pinning this for future reference. Thanks Gloria!

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  23. Denise

    This is such a good idea! I had 4 packages of herbs last week for 1 recipe and I made so many. herbs sauces I’m sick of herbs. LOL! I wish I had seen this recipe before then. We love flavored salts and this will have that fresh component too. Great post!

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  24. Veena Azmanov

    Simple, yet so very special and perfect to make dishes amazing. Thanks for this amazing recipe and ideas too.

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  25. Jolina

    I can already imagine all the delicious ways we’re going to use this! Such a clever way to preserve herbs. How do we make sure our mixture stays dry (or is it supposed to be a little damp?)

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  26. Natalie

    I always wanted to make herbed salt but never found good recipe. But this is it. This recipe is super easy and sounds really flavorful and perfect to add to any dish. I love it. I will definitely give this recipe a try.

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  27. Michelle

    What a great idea and so easy to do too! Such a great way to preserve herbs, I always seem to end up with lots of herbs so this will be a great way to reduce my food waste too.

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  28. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

    Wow, what a fantastic way to preserve herbs and add extra flavours into my meals! Will definitely be making this recipe, thank you so much for sharing:)

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  30. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life

    This is a brilliant idea! What a great way to preserve herbs and easily add extra flavor to every day dishes. I love that it keeps for months in the refrigerator.

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  31. Louise Smith

    My Grandmother always did green onions like this. She would use the left over green parts. She always used it in soups.

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  33. Monica | Nourish & Fete

    This looks like such a fun process, not to mention a great way to keep herbs! Plus I can imagine hundreds of uses for the salts on all types of dishes. Pinning to try this next time I have an excess of fresh herbs!

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  35. Kate

    Wow! I never would have thought of this. I bet it is just delicious. I would love to try it tossed with some baby roasted potatoes. Yum!

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  36. Julie

    What a great way to save summer herbs to use later! If you let the mixture dry out on a sheet for a little while, does it still have to be refrigerated?

    Reply

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