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Home » Sauces & Condiments » Basil Salt

Basil Salt

Posted by: Diabetic Foodie / Sauces & Condiments / August 12, 2015

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This delicious basil salt is perfect for seasoning your Italian-inspired dishes! It has wonderful flavor and about 40% less sodium than regular kosher salt.

A pile of Basil Salt on a wooden cutting board next to basil leaves

Have some extra basil you need to use? I recommend making a batch of wonderfully flavorful basil salt!

This herb seasoning is a great way to add flavor and brightness to so many dishes. It also has 40% less sodium than regular salt.

You can enjoy it in your own cooking, or package it up for a wonderful and unique gift for friends and family.

How to make basil salt

It’s so easy to make your own herb salt! And the only ingredients you need are basil and salt.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 225°F.

Step 2: Place the basil and salt in a food processor and pulse a few times.

Step 3: Spread the mixture on an ungreased baking sheet as evenly as possible, then place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 4: Remove from the oven and scrape with a spatula to break up any clumps.

Step 5: Mix, then spread into an even layer before placing the salt back in the oven to bake another 15 minutes until dry, but not brown.

Make sure to let your salt cool before you use it. If you’d like a finer texture, you can pulse it again in a food processor after it has cooled.

Ways to use this salt

Now that you have a delicious basil and salt mixture, how should you use it? I can think of quite a few ways!

For a simple snack, I love to sprinkle it on summer tomatoes. It’s also wonderful tossed with watermelon or cantaloupe chunks.

Cooking with root vegetables instead? Try rubbing your salt on the outside of potatoes before baking or grilling. You can also add it to mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, or sweet potatoes!

If you’re looking for some breakfast inspiration, try using some herb salt in your scrambled eggs or omelet. You could also dust it on a Bloody Mary!

Try combining it with butter to top your steak or to spread on corn on the cob, or use it to salt the cooking water for your pasta. There is truly no end to what you can make with basil-infused salt!

Storage

Because salt is a natural preservative, this mixture should last you for quite a while. Simply store it in an airtight container in your spice rack or pantry and use it whenever you need!

For maximum flavor, I recommend using within 3 months or so.

Other tasty basil recipes

In the summer, my garden always seems to produce more basil than I know what to do with. So I’ve come up with a lot of great uses for it over the years! Here are a few of my favorite recipes that include basil:

  • Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese & Basil
  • 5-Minute Homemade Pesto
  • Turkey Roulade with Quinoa, Swiss Chard, and Prosciutto

When you’ve tried this dish, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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A pile of Basil Salt on a wooden cutting board next to basil leaves
5 from 2 votes

Basil Salt

This delicious basil salt is perfect for seasoning your Italian-inspired dishes! It has wonderful flavor and about 40% less sodium than regular kosher salt.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Author:Diabetic Foodie
Servings:72 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (tightly packed)
  • 1 cup kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 225°F.
  • Place the basil and salt in a food processor and pulse a few times.
  • Spread the mixture on an ungreased baking sheet as evenly as possible, then place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and scrape with a spatula to break up any clumps.
  • Mix, then spread into an even layer before placing the salt back in the oven to bake another 15 minutes until dry, but not brown.

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes 72 servings of basil salt. Each serving is 1 teaspoon.
For a finer grain, pulse the salt in the food processor again after it cools.
This herb seasoning can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. For maximum flavor, use within 3 months.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Basil Salt
Amount Per Serving (1 teaspoon)
Calories 0
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 187mg8%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 0g0%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Net carbs 0g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: basil salt, easy condiments
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  1. Christina Gutierrez says

    March 20, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious with butter on corn on cob, in ground beef patties, grilled chicken, roasted tomatoes, pretty much everything.

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