I love making homemade herb salts because they’re such an easy way to preserve the flavors of fresh herbs and have them ready to use all year long.
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This lemon dill herb salt is especially good when you want something fresh and bright without having to chop a bunch of herbs every time you cook.
The combination of dill, lemon, garlic, and salt is wonderful on fish, roasted vegetables, potatoes, eggs, salads, and homemade breads.
It’s also a simple little jar to tuck into a homemade pantry or give as a homemade gift.
Ingredients
- ½ cup coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons dried dill
- 1 tablespoon dried lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
How to Make Lemon Dill Herb Salt
Add the sea salt, dried dill, lemon zest, garlic powder, parsley, and black pepper to a small bowl.
Stir everything together until the herbs and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the salt.
For a finer herb salt, pulse the mixture a few times in a food processor or spice grinder.
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You don’t want to turn it completely into a powder—just break down the herbs and zest a little so the flavors are distributed more evenly.
Transfer the finished herb salt to a clean, airtight jar. Label it and store it in a cool, dry pantry.
How to Use Lemon Dill Herb Salt
This is one of those homemade seasonings that can go on just about anything.
Try it on:
- Roasted potatoes
- Grilled or baked fish
- Chicken
- Steamed vegetables
- Fresh tomatoes and cucumbers
- Scrambled or fried eggs
- Homemade salad dressings
- Popcorn
- Homemade bread
- Roasted vegetables
I especially like it sprinkled over roasted potatoes or vegetables right before serving. The lemon and dill give them a fresh flavor that makes a simple side dish much more interesting.
More Homemade Herb Salts to Try
If you enjoy making your own seasoning blends, there are several other homemade herb salts worth adding to your pantry.
Mediterranean Herb Salt is a great all-purpose blend with Mediterranean-inspired herbs and seasonings. It’s especially useful for vegetables, chicken, roasted potatoes, and pasta dishes.
Garlic Rosemary Herb Salt is another favorite for roasted potatoes, meats, vegetables, and homemade breads. Garlic and rosemary are such a classic combination.
Italian Herb Salt is handy to have around when you’re making pasta, pizza, sauces, vegetables, or homemade Italian-inspired dishes.
Tuscan Herb Salt is another flavorful option with a savory herb combination that’s perfect for everyday cooking.
Everything Bagel Herb Salt is a fun one to keep around for eggs, avocado toast, vegetables, homemade breads, and snack foods.
And if you’re growing herbs, Celery Salt and Lemon Herb Salt are also great ways to turn some of that garden harvest into useful homemade pantry staples.
Making a few different herb salts at once is an easy way to build a little collection of homemade seasonings.
They take very little effort, store well, and make everyday meals taste like you put in a lot more work than you actually did.
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