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. Did you know you can make flavoured simple syrup too?
If you are a fan of compound butter, this vibrant green salt using fresh herbs will be right up your alley.
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.
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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.
ramona
This looks super delicious and i cant wait to make it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I hope you love this recipe for infused herb salt.
Anna
This recipe was just what I’ve been looking for! Our garden herbs are so abundant at the moment and this is such a great way of using them!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am so glad you found this herb salt recipe useful. Enjoy!
Jamie
I used a combination of rosemary and basil for this and it turned out fantastic! I used it as part of a rub for roasted chicken and it added so much flavor. Thank you Gloria!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you made this infused salt recipe work for you.
Katie Crenshaw
Wow! I love the flavor combination with this salt. It tastes amazing on EVERYTHING! I am making extra batches for hostess gifts!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, this fresh herb salt makes a great host/hostess gift. They will love it.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
My garden is going berserk with herbs and this is such a great way to use up the herbs! I love how simple this is and you’re right, it definitely adds such incredible depth of flavor to dishes!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Have so much fun making some of this herb salt. You will see how easy it is.
Ksenia
Where I live (quebec) fresh herb salt is a normal thing you find everywhere. I love that you finally gave me the method for making it at home!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know, when I did my research I found that out as well. Hope you give this a try soon.
Ann
What a great idea! I have never thought about making a herb salt with all of my leftover herbs. Excited to give this a try!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You really need to give this herb salt a try. A great way to use those garden herbs.
May
This recipe was super easy to make and was so delicious on my pasta! I’ll make it with different herbs next time. Thanks for the great recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Agreed, this fresh herb salt is so easy and you can use it so many ways.
Amy Liu Dong
I love how simple and easy to follow your instructions in making this recipe. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. I hope you find lots of delicious ways to use this infused herb salt.
Tracy
This was so incredibly easy and delicious! We loved adding it to some butter and to season veggies! Loved it, thank you!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
There are so many ways to use this culinary salt. ENJOY!
Mikayla
Found your recipe and was thrilled that I had just recently dried out some fresh rosemary and mint. Put this together and used it on a pork roast. Oh my, so good!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
That sounds delicious. This herb salt recipe can be used so many ways.
Jade
Making this Fresh Herb Salt is quite easy. Your instructions are simple to understand. Excited to try it.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad this recipe for herb salt sounds interesting and easy to do.
Maggie
I never thought of making this until I saw this post. I gave it try and it’s fantastic. Thank you for inspiring me.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, I was so impressed with this infused salt recipe too.
Claire
I did this with some oregano that needed cutting back in the garden.
It is so green and bright. Like you suggested I dried it for a while. I used our platewarming drawer as this is a really low heat. It worked so well!!
Can’t wait to try other herbs. Do you think Dill would work? I have a lot of that in the garden at the moment!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I think any herb will work. So glad this herb salt is a hit!!
Cindy Shannon
Made my first batch today can’t wait to try it 😀
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This fresh herb salt it so easy to make. Enjoy!