This Basil Salt is amazing on just about everything - chicken, salads, garlic bread, pasta, and more! If your garden is full of basil, you're going to love this basil salt recipe.
Basil lovers will also want to make our easy Italian Pesto!
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When Food Network Magazine first came out, I think I was the first subscriber. Seriously.
Our garden was at the height of producing basil when I saw a recipe for Basil Salt.
Yes, you read that right. Like garlic salt... but homemade.
Well, and basil-y. I guess that's probably not really a word, huh? It totally should be!
This basil salt recipe is a great way to preserve leaves from your basil plants to use in all kinds of ways throughout the year!
🧂 Ingredients
This is meant to be a brief overview of the basil salt recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below.
- kosher salt
- fresh basil
- dried minced garlic
- parchment paper
🔪Instructions
- Add the kosher salt and basil to your food processor and pulse.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in an even layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then toss the mixture. Return to the oven to finish baking.
- Let the mixture cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
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⏲️ Storage
This recipe for basil salt makes about 10 ounces of seasoned salt when all is said and done. You can use any kind of airtight jar or tin you like to store it. Be sure to keep it in a cool spot. This mixture will keep for up to 6 months.
If you're giving this as a gift, you might consider making these pretty Cricut DIY Dried Herb Mason Jars (with free SVG files)
🍴 Serving Suggestions
Use the seasoned salt as you would regular salt. Remember a little goes a long way so it's wise to season a little and taste your food to see if it needs more. It's fabulous with Italian dishes, of course, but here are some ways I use basil salt:
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon onto 4 chicken breasts along with Italian Seasoning and grill.
- Make unbelievable garlic bread using unsalted butter, granulated garlic, and this basil-infused salt.
- Finish off a Caprese Salad or Antipasto Kabobs with a sprinkle, which enhances the basil flavor. It's really delicious on fresh tomatoes, too.
- Add a pinch of delicious basil salt to unsalted butter to make a quick and flavorful compound butter.
- Use it as a finishing salt for your favorite grilled steak or broiled steak.
I love more ideas on how to use basil salt so if you have one I haven't mentioned, please leave me a comment below!
How much does this recipe make?
This recipe makes about 10 ounces of seasoned salt when all is said and done. You can use any kind of airtight jar or tin you like to store it. Be sure to keep it in a cool spot. This mixture will keep for up to 6 months.
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😋 Similar Recipes
I really love making my own seasoning blends because I can control the ingredients I'm adding. Fresh herb salt is the perfect way to add flavor to lots of dishes. Here are a few spice mixes that are always in my pantry:
- Cowboy Steak Rub Recipe - our most popular seasoning mix that's sweet, smoky, and just a bit spicy with a hint of coffee!
- Homemade Italian Seasoning - all the dry seasonings you'd expect in an awesome Italian blend, this stuff makes killer garlic bread!
- Magic Dust Rub - the perfect combination of smoky and spicy seasonings like cumin and chili powder with just a tiny note of sweetness.
- Mediterranean Seasoning - the best flavors of southern Europe in an easy and affordable blend of spices that's delicious as a dry rub for chicken, beef, or lamb.
- Montreal Chicken Seasoning Mix - this blend states just like the store-bought stuff but without all the additives!
You'll find tons more great seasoning mixes, rubs, sauces, and other condiments here: Homemade Seasoning Mixes and Spice Blends.
Variations
If you don't have basil plant producing tons of leaves, you can add other fresh herbs like oregano, rosemary, parsley, lemon balm, chives, dill, or mint.
You can also make other herbed salt mixes using your own favorite herbs. My mother likes to make rosemary salts.
More Basil Ideas
- How to Harvest Basil Leaves - learn to harvest fresh basil from your garden.
- Garlic Basil Compound Butter - make a delicious topper for steaks and more.
- Italian Pesto (Homemade Basil Pesto) - learn to make this classic pesto recipe at home.
📋 Not ready to make your own basil finishing salt it yet?
Don’t forget to pin the recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!
I really think you're going to enjoy this easy recipe. You can also experiment with other herbs also.
Basil Salt
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Ingredients
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¾ cup dried minced garlic
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225-degrees.
- In your food processor, pulse the kosher salt, dried minced garlic and basil leaves.1 cup kosher salt, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed, ¾ cup dried minced garlic
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Let the mixture cool completely, and then pulse again to make a fine powder.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
gail says
This is such a great idea - I think i might try it with rosemary since I have a lot of that this year.
Thanks! Gail
Ang Paris says
Ooh I love that idea! I may have to do that as well!
k says
where is the free printable label?!
Ang Paris says
Sorry you missed the link in the post - visit https://app.box.com/s/8s39a7qbll7ycusttzns to download the printable label.
Janie Smith says
This looks so good. I used a food dehydrator and it worked great. I'll be giving this as gifts for the holidays.
Angela Paris says
Hi Janie, I've never tried it in a food dehydrator but I think it should work just fine. Please let me know how it comes out!