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.
Alena
There are so many fresh herbs in my garden and I can’t wait to make this herb salt! What a great way to use up the herbs AND flavor my food!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is such a great way to use all those fresh herbs from the garden.
Carrie Robinson
This is such a great idea! I bet it would be amazing on corn on the cob! 🙂
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I bet it would too. Let me know when you give it a try.
Misty Eilar
My herb garden is taking off and I have been looking for ways to use all of it. This is perfect. I can’t wait to make more.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give this recipe a try. Perfect for any herbs. Mix and match to make a great combination.
Uma
Yes I agree this is the perfect way to preserve all wonderful garden herbs. I have a bunch of them. Will follow your recipe. Thank you
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It is a fun recipe for sure. ENJOY!
Marwin Brown
Love this recipe- super versatile and can go with a variety of different dishes! Thanks
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is a great recipe to take as a food gift. Hope you give it a try.
Jenny
What a great idea! I never thought of using herbs this way. Also love this herb salt as a hostess gift, I have a number of friends who will absolutely adore it.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I love this recipe. Make it with the herbs you like the best….or the ones you need to use up.
Tara
My family and I loved making this with fresh herbs from our garden! I have always felt bad about not being able to use up all of the herbs that we grow, but coming across this recipe has me feeling guilt free!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Well this is perfect recipe for all those herbs you don’t know what to do with.
Sharon
This fresh herb salt is my new go-to for chicken and beef recipes. Works great on roasted vegetables too.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It works on just about anything. ENJOY!
Paige
What a great idea! Love this! And, it would be good on just about anything, like scrambled eggs or even chicken!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun and easy recipe. Foodie approved.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
I absolutely love it Gloria! We used to make a basil herb salt for our pizza shop years ago. This, along with red pepper flakes, was such a huge hit. I completely forgot about it until now. I LOVE LOVE LOVE how simplistic your version is and I cannot wait to make it! Thank you so much for sharing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is such a cool recipe. A great way to use up those garden herbs. I love taking this as a host/hostess gift. It is always a hit.
Michelle
The herbs add so much flavor! I want to use it on everything!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It is an all round great seasoning for sure. ENJOY!
Rebecca
what a GREAT idea! I have my best intentions to use up herbs, but often let them go bad, this is the perfect way to preserve them! thanks
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Absolutely….you can mix and match to use up everything.
Pam Greer
What a fantastic way to preserve herbs and be able to use them on almost anything! Rosemary is my favorite!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Rosemary would be awsome for sure.
Kushigalu
Fresh herb salt is something new to me. Sounds so interesting and flavorful. Pinned to try this out soon
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun kitchen experiment to try.