Recipe: Herby Lemon Salt
This Herby Lemon Salt is one of the most practical and multipurpose seasoning salts you can have in your cupboard. The fresh citrus brightens up everything from poultry to hummus — even fresh fruit!
Mix up the herbs to create new flavors or just stick to your favorites. I’ve used fresh thyme, rosemary, and oregano, but I bet some cilantro or even mint would be great additions. Try sprinkling it on some buttered corn on the cob!
Although this blend uses fresh herbs, it will keep quite well in the cupboard for several weeks — at least! The low moisture and the salt itself both help preserve the mix, even at room temperature.
Herby Lemon Salt
Makes about 1/2 cup
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
chopped fresh herbs, like fresh thyme, rosemary, and oregano
- 1/2 cup
flakey sea salt, like Maldon, or medium-grain kosher or sea salt
Zest of one medium lemon
Instructions
Add the herbs and 1/4 cup of the salt to a spice grinder or food processor. Pulse about 5 times until the herbs are small but before the salt becomes sandy. Mix with the remaining salt and lemon zest. Place contents in a glass container and store in a cool, dry place.