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.
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.
Ingredients For This Culinary Salt
For this flavoured salt recipe you will need:
- fresh herbs
- garlic
- (affiliate)*coarse salt
- food processor (or sharp knife)
- (affiliate)*clean glass jar
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
So what do you think? Does this homemade seasoned salt recipe sound interesting?
Check out my recipe for Simple Roasted Tomatoes. Use the bounty of market tomatoes to easily create wonderful sauces all winter long.
If you LOVE making your own DIY seasonings here are some great recipes to try:
- Best BBQ Seasonings Recipe Roundup
- Lemon Infused Olive Oil
- Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- Chive Blossom Vinegar
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Homemade Fresh Herb Salt
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
Notes
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.
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, this is the perfect way to use up all the herbs in your garden.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
If you use coarse Kosher salt, I would think it would be fine. It is a very salty recipe, and you will know by how it looks when you make the recipe.
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This herb salt is so easy to make, hope you try it. I know you will enjoy using it for sure.
Jo
This is really interesting. I love herbal salt but never tried it at home. Got to try this soon. It sure looks amazing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Give it a try. Herb salt is a must in my kitchen.
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
That is the fun part about this recipe. You can create your own blends. Herb salt is a fun thing to make.
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, this is a really simple recipe. Hope you give this herb salt a try and see.
ana
I’m totally doing this! What a pretty salt! That green salt would look amazing on some margaritas. Pinning it!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…I know I will be making a few batches with the garden herbs this summer.
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES…herb salt makes a great food gift!!
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!!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I am so excited to finally plant my first herb garden..I just bought the plants. I know where they will be going.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It sure is…hope you give this herb salt a try.
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…this herb salt is the perfect host/hostess gift for BBQ parties too.
Toni | Boulder Locavore
This is such a great idea! I’ll definitely try it!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know I sure will be making more of this with herbs from the garden.
Denise
Herb salts are so fun and versatile to make! They are also great to use too! Love this.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. Hope you give this herb salt recipe a try.
Neha
Never heard of herb salt before but I am in love with this recipe and all your clicks. So green and vibrant! I grow my own herbs and now I know how to use them in the best way possible!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It sure is a great way to use fresh herbs from the garden. Hope you give this recipe a try.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Congrats on the new house. I am planting a herb garden this summer too. I know I will be making a few variations of this great herb salt.
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes this herb salt can be used so many delicious ways. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Sarah
What a delicious idea!! I can think of a thousand ways I would love to try this!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this herb salt recipe a try.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes I have that same problem with herbs. I will also freeze them in oil. This herb salt is a great way to use them up for sure.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Me too….I will be planting a herb garden for the first time. So exciting.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I am looking forward to my herb garden too….have fun with this fresh herb recipe.
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!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I will be planting my first herb garden this year. This herb salt recipe is a great place to use some.
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. YES this herb salt recipe makes a GREAT hostess gift for sure.
sheenam | thetwincookingproject
Gloria, this looks absolutely yummy.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. Hope you give this herb salt a try.
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!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes this is the perfect recipe to use up those fresh herbs instead of tossing them away.
Veena Azmanov
Simple, yet so very special and perfect to make dishes amazing. Thanks for this amazing recipe and ideas too.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
There are so many uses for this herb salt. Hope you give it a try.
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?)
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
The finished product is on the damp side. Be sure to keep it in the fridge.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is super easy to make and lasts for months. You can really play around with the combination of herbs you use to get just the perfect blend.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know I will be using lots of herbs from my garden this year to make some of this.
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:)
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Have fun with this great herb salt recipe.
Lisa Huff
Such a fun way to use fresh summer herbs!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It sure is. This herb salt lasts for months and makes a great food gift too.
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It sure does. Such a great way to flavour food. Hope you give this herb salt a try.
Louise Smith
My Grandmother always did green onions like this. She would use the left over green parts. She always used it in soups.
Homemade & Yummy
This is a great way to preserve herbs for sure.
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life
I’ve never heard of fresh herb salt, but I’m thoroughly intrigued now! It sounds absolutely delicious!
Homemade & Yummy
This is fun to make and you can use it in so many recipes.
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!
Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun little project.
elcitrakale
never thought of making this herb salt.. what a clever idea to preserved in season herb. İ mostly dried them to keep.. thx for sharing
Homemade & Yummy
This is such a great way to use herbs. Adds so much delicious flavours to recipes too.
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!
Homemade & Yummy
It is delicious on so many things. We love having it around.
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?
Homemade & Yummy
I would keep it in the fridge for “long” keeping. This does last for quite a while.
prasanna hede
This is totally exciting me,never used something so fun! So easy and so wonderful.
Homemade & Yummy
It is a fun little project….and so many great uses too.
Ben Myhre
Well, that is a pretty neat way to use your herbs.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it sure is. Makes a great/interesting and tasty food gift too.
Dominique | Perchance to Cook
LOVE this idea. I have so many ideas that this herb salt would work for!! Plus the addition of garlic is just perfect. YUM.
Homemade & Yummy
It is fun to make and works on so many dishes. Great food gift too.
Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade
I’ve never thought to make herb salt. What a great way to infuse more flavor into food! I’m definitely going to do that this spring, once I have some fresh herbs in the garden
Homemade & Yummy
This is a really fun kitchen project…and makes a great food gift too.