It’s the season for basil here…and when I found a recipe for basil salt? Oh, my goodness, I was all in!

Have you ever made basil salt?

Each year I buy a small 4″ pot of basil in the produce section of Trader Joe’s. Not in the plant section there or at any other garden center. I have found that the 3″ pot at Trader Joe’s will be huge and flourish in no time at all. No need for any other basil in the garden.

Added to a large pot, with supports as it grows larger, it supplies all the basil, pesto and NOW basil salt I’ll need for the year. This is a few weeks after planting..

Do you see why I need to get started on saving it???

If you have followed me long, you know that I one of my favorite ways to use basil is with roasted tomato sauce and with freezer packets.

With it’s abundance, I have made pesto and frozen in ice cube trays and then put into freezer bags; enjoyed caprese salads; and added them to so many salads.

As you can see, I have to get creative to save the basil before it wants to bolt.

Just a tip!

Pinch off flowering to prevent bolting that makes your basil more bitter and alters the flavor.

So, this basil salt HAD to be made.

All that you need is two ingredients. Seriously. Doesn’t get any better than that!

I chose Maldon sea salt flakes, but I have used Real Salt sea salt in Mediterranean and Tuscan salts.

I think I’ll have to share those two other salts soon. They are amazing to take recipes to the next level.

Why would you want to have basil salt on hand?

Oh, my! Let’s give this some thought here.

sprinkle onto fresh summer garden tomatoes.
use to flavor tomato or pizza sauces.
season water when making pasta.
create great flavor in a pasta salad.
season for meats on the grill.
add to roasted vegetables or soups.
for any recipe that call for basil and salt.

So, here’s the recipe. I’d love to hear if you make this in the comments!

Basil Salt

Using fresh basil to salt to create the perfect dried seasoning for so many uses.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 21

Total Time 27

Course seasoning

Cuisine American

Servings 1 recipe

Equipment

1 Baking sheet with sides
1 oven
1 food processor
measuring cups

Ingredients

equal parts fresh basil
equal parts coarse salt, Kosher, sea salt or sea flakes

Instructions

Wash basil leaves with cool water and pat to dry.
Preheat oven to 150° F.
Line baking sheet with sides with parchment paper.
Add basil to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and ground.
NOTE: I took the basil out of the food processor and measured to make sure I added an equal part of salt back into the food processor with the basil.
Add equal part of coarse salt with the basil back into food processor and pulse a few times to mix well.
Add parchment paper to a baking sheet with sides.
Spread the mixture evenly on the parchment paper.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated LOW oven and stir occasionally until completely dry. This may take longer than 25 minutes…just monitor for dryness.
Once dry, cool completely before storing in a clean jar with a tight lid.
NOTE: If you want a finer salt, after salt has cooled, add back to the food processor and pulse a few times again to make it a finer salt.
Keep in your pantry until ready to use. The basil salt will keep its vibrant color and wonderful flavor and aroma for months.

Notes

Basil salt is the perfect seasoning for so many soups, sauces, pastas, salads, meats and garden tomatoes. Easy to make and store. Create now for a perfect Christmas gift later!

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I have made seasoned salts for years…from Mediterranean, Tuscan, and other varieties to add to the pantry. I buy jars from Savory Spice to match those in my spice organizer and add labels. Dating is a great idea so that salts may be replaced if they lose their vibrancy and flavor.

bottles of mediterranean and tuscan salts

Here are the jars that would be great to add salts to your pantry:

Enjoy adding to your pantry!

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Basil Salt