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October 28, 2014 · 4 Comments

DIY Oregano-Lemon Salt

Condiments & Seasonings· Gluten Free Recipes

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Making your own flavored salt is quick and easy. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 4 months. Use to season meat, poultry, fish, vegetables or pasta. It's also great for holiday gift giving!

A close up oregano lemon salt on a wooden cutting board.

Making your own seasoned salt like this DIY Oregano-Lemon Salt is quick, easy and adds wonderful flavors to your recipes. I was flipping through a magazine recently and came across a recipe for DIY Basil Salt.

It was pretty self explanatory; though I never thought of making it myself. I had just clipped the last of my fresh oregano from my little herb garden and knew that adding some fresh lemon zest to the mix would taste great on a roasted chicken. AND...I was right!

 

This recipe only takes about 5 minutes to make; however, you need to let it air dry for about 24 hours before storing it in an airtight container. Once stored, you can save it up to 4 months in a cool, dry place.

Use this Oregano-Lemon Salt on meat, poultry, fish, pasta or vegetables. Anywhere you want those fresh Mediterranean flavors to shine through.

DIY Oregano Lemon Salt

What are some other salt variations?

  • Basil Salt (meat, poultry, fish, pasta or vegetables)
  • Mint Salt (fish or pasta)
  • Cilantro-Lime Salt (poultry, fish, pasta or vegetables)
  • Rosemary Salt (meat, poultry, fish, pasta or vegetables)
  • Orange/Lemon/Lime/Grapefruit Salt (poultry, fish, pasta or vegetables)
  • Herbs de Provence Salt (poultry, fish, pasta, vegetables)

Oregano Lemon flavored salt

You get the idea, the combinations are endless! Like I said, I sprinkled a little of this DIY Oregano-Lemon Salt on top of my roaster chicken one Sunday afternoon; then sprayed a little olive oil on top until it was roasted to perfection. ~Enjoy

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DIY Oregano Lemon Salt

DIY Oregano-Lemon Salt

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Making your own flavored salt is quick and easy. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 4 months. Use to season meat, poultry, fish, vegetables or pasta.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Kosher Salt
  • ¼ c. Fresh Oregano, stems removed
  • 1 Lemon, zest only

Instructions
 

  • Add the salt, oregano and lemon zest to a mini food processor or blender and pulse until the oregano is finely chopped.
  • Remove the mixture and place on top of parchment paper. Flatten the salt and allow to air dry for 24 hours before putting it in an airtight container.
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Making your own flavored salt , like this DIY Oregano Salt, is quick and easy. Use to season meat, poultry, fish, vegetables or pasta.

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  1. Teri says

    July 14, 2024 at 3:57 pm

    I am sooo excited to make this! I have an abundance of Oregano and Rosemary....can you tell me if I make it according to your recipe and store it in an airtight container, can I use it for Christmas gifts? (It is mid July now)

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      July 15, 2024 at 7:03 am

      I haven't frozen it for longer than 3 months, but it should be okay as long as there is no moisture in your container. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    November 02, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Great post, Carrie! I can't wait to try one of the endless possibilities!

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      November 04, 2014 at 8:37 am

      Thank you Sonali!

      Reply

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