How To Make Basil Salt

What to do with all that basil? How about this super simple recipe for Basil Salt that uses just two ingredients and takes less than an hour to make. If you have perennial basil you’ll be getting basil all year round so can whip this up when it’s in abundance. With its unique aroma and flavour, basil makes a great addition to many recipes - try sprinkling this salt on roasted vegetables and pizza, or add to sauces, winter salads and soups.

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How To Make Basil Salt

1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves and give them a rough chop.

Place the leaves in a blender (or food processor) and add 2 cups of Kosher salt. Pulse a few times to breaks fown the basil into smaller pieces.

Then take the contents of the blender and place on a baking sheet lined with either parchment paper or a silpat (so mixture doesn't stick to sheet).

Spread out across sheet and place in an oven preheated to 170F. Bake for 30 minutes to dry out the basil.

Break apart any clumps. Let cool. Move to a jar and enjoy!

Now you have a great finishing salt. Sprinkle across roasted vegetables or on top of deviled eggs or over fresh tomato slices.

This Easy Winter Herb Pesto recipe on our blog is another delicious way to put any surplus basil to good use!