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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian » Basil Salt

    Basil Salt

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

    basil salt pin

    I saw this idea in Food Magazine the other day and HAD to try it immediately!

    Basil is about the only thing I successfuly grew in my small container garden this year. I have 3 plants that just keep producing this favorite herb of mine. I also had a cilantro plant, my other favorite, but it didn't make it past July. 🙁

    Anyway, this idea is super simple. Combine some fresh basil with salt and dry out in the oven. That's it! I'm sure you can do it with any herb but basil is what the article showcased and it happened to be what I had on hand.

    The result is awesome!

    I now have this amazing green salt that even the husband was impressed with. I used some in last nights dinner (more on that soon) and everyone enjoyed it. I'm planning a few other fun ways to use the salt too.

    Here's how I made it.

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup kosher salt
    • ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves

    Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.

    Combine both ingredients in a your food processor or bullet.

    It will make a salty green paste.

    Spread the paste on a cookie sheet.

    Note: Do NOT line with aluminum foil. It will stick and you have to scrape it off which is more difficult with the foil. I learned my lesson.

    Bake for 30 minutes.

    Scape the dried salt chunks from the cookie sheet and run them back though your processor.

    Note: Make sure it's dry! You don't want the salt sticking and dissolving to water droplets.

    Use the salt as you would table salt.

    Last night I used it in a pasta dish (post coming soon.) I'm planning on topping some roasted tomatoes with it tomorrow. The magazine also had a lovely idea of giving it as gifts. Depending on how many herbs I can get at the farm this year I may make a few different kinds for to hand them out for the holidays!

    Update: My Favorite ways to use this so far: On Popcorn, fresh tomato salad, and corn on the cob!

    📖 Recipe

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    Basil Salt

    Want to add a little extra flavor to your meals? Look no further than basil salt. Perfect for seasoning pasta sauces, marinades, and more!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 33 minutes mins
    Course Soup, Spice
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 3 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup kosher salt
    • ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
    • Combine both ingredients in a your food processor or bullet. It will make a salty green paste.
      ½ cup kosher salt, ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves
    • Spread the paste on a cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 30 minutes.
    • Scape the dried salt chunks from the cookie sheet and run them back though your processor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 3kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 56587mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 633IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Basil, Salt
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    1. Erin Bishop

      October 11, 2014 at 4:08 am

      Hello,

      My name is Erin, I was referred over to your company by a blogger that wrote a product review about one of your products. Does your company offer products to many bloggers to review?

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    2. Angelique

      November 02, 2013 at 4:50 pm

      I am going to give this a try with Thai Basil. The flavor of Thai basil is very strong and I still have lots. =)

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    3. Linda

      August 18, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      The reason there is no flavor of basil in the salt is because of the heat from the oven - it extracts all the oil out of the leaves. I made this recipe last summer and had the same experience after having used fresh basil as well. Today I am going to try it again, but just letting it air dry before running it through the food processor a 2nd time. Will report back on the results, however, I'm sure this will make a big difference. Earlier this year I experimented with drying my herbs...what i did was air dry some (laid flat on a cloth over a laundry hanging device) and then I baked some in the oven on very low heat for just a few minutes until they were dry. In the case of thyme, basil and oregano all 3, NONE of the oven dried herbs had any flavor whatsoever in my opinion - maybe the tiniest bit, but nothing of any significance. Meanwhile the air-dried ones retained a LOT of the flavor. For the record, I did not try drying in a microwave, as I don't own one as I have serious questions about negative affects of microwaves on food.

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    4. Gina

      August 08, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      This must be how they make all those garlic salts and whatnot that I see at the store, Genius! Gonna have to try this soon, it would make seasoning food so much easier.

      Reply
    5. roni

      December 31, 2012 at 1:51 pm

      Shirly - bottle it and let it sit, mine has been getting stronger and stronger. Not sure the "science" behind it but I just used mine the other day and the basil smell knocked me over, it was way more potent then when I first baked it and amazing on my popcorn. 🙂

      Remember you are also on basil overload, at least your nose is. Give it a chance. I still use mine and am actually sad it's almost gone. 🙁

      Reply
    6. shirley coleman

      December 31, 2012 at 1:47 pm

      Followed instructions and even used more basil however there was no smell or taste of basil. The basil was fresh ans had a strong basil smell before I made this. What could have been the problem ?

      Reply
    7. Paulina

      September 18, 2012 at 1:27 pm

      I've put basil and salt on my homemade sweet potato fries and it's amazing. I've never thought of this but it sounds like it would complement it perfectly.

      Reply
    8. LDL

      August 21, 2012 at 9:55 am

      Agreed, parchment is the way to go for the best preparation of this salt!
      My garden is filled with Basil that I remove at the end of the Summer to make Pesto and freeze the leaves to crumble into soups, etc. for the winter.
      I think that the Basil Salt will give me other opportunities to extend my Basil until I plant a fresh crop next Summer!

      Reply
    9. Katie

      August 20, 2012 at 3:47 pm

      FYI - I made this using parchment paper. No sticking and easy to clean up 🙂

      Reply
    10. roni

      August 17, 2012 at 7:48 am

      Sandy - I'm guessing it's going last a long time. Salt is a preservative and the basil is dried in the oven.

      Reply
    11. Hally

      August 16, 2012 at 8:53 pm

      ooohhh...what about Lavendar Salt?

      Reply
    12. Sandy Smith

      August 16, 2012 at 3:12 pm

      I wonder how long it keeps

      Reply
    13. Lori

      August 15, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      Oh this is a must make! Love basil! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    14. Jackie

      August 14, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      $&@? Auto correct!

      Reply
    15. Jackie

      August 14, 2012 at 8:24 pm

      What a cool idea. I'm totally gonna try this. Will also fo it with rosemary, thyme, and cilantro as I've got allof the, growing in the green and have way too much. Thanks Roni!

      Reply
    16. roni

      August 14, 2012 at 8:17 pm

      I actually think just straight on the cookie sheet would be best but parchment is worth a try. As for the garlic, I think it may be a good add in once it's finished but my fear of replacing the salt with garlic powder is that it will burn/brown in the oven but again, it's worth a try!

      Reply
    17. Mo

      August 14, 2012 at 8:12 pm

      Would parchment paper be better than the foil? Also, what do you think about trying it with garlic powder instead of the salt?
      Mo

      Reply

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