Fresh Herb Salt is so easy to make. The perfect way to preserve all those wonderful garden and market herbs.
This herb-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.
Fresh herbs are so wonderful to have, I wish I could grow them all year long. There are so many deliciously creative ways to use them.
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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 this DIY herbal 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
- coarse salt
- food processor (or sharp knife)
- 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 reallly 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 spice collector, trying to make herb salt seemed like a great idea.
The process is very easy and works well with all my other preserving methods.
Step 1
Wash the herbs, remove any stalks/stems, 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, and 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 it in a single layer on a baking sheet and let it air dry for a bit. I placed mine right in the jar.
Be sure to give it a good mix every day for about the first week.
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 it 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 as a herb rub for meat and vegetables.
FAQ (Questions And Answers)
Kept in the fridge in a sealed container, it will last 4-6 months.
Yes, you can. The cold temperature does not affect the shelf life of salt.
Rinse well under cold water. A salad spinner is a great way to clean fresh herbs. Let them dry on a kitchen towel.
So what do you think? Does this homemade seasoned salt recipe sound interesting?
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Homemade Fresh Herb Salt
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh herbs loosely packed
- ½ 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. Be sure to give it a good mix/stir daily for about the first week.
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.
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.