Glass jar of herb-infused salt with a blue twine bow, wooden mortar and pestle in the background, and a wooden bowl with salt and herbs on a rustic table, surrounded by fresh herbs outdoors.
Food Waste Free Recipes

Leftover Herb Salt

This holiday season don’t curb those herbs! Whether it’s sage, thyme, rosemary, or parsley—those extra herbs we buy often sit in the fridge (while they’re in their aromatic prime) – forgotten for weeks after the holiday. Instead of wasting their delicious potential, why not create an herb salt to spice up your holiday cooking? This recipe takes just minutes to make and adds a burst of herbaceous, salty flavor that’s perfect for seasoning meat before grilling or roasting, or sprinkling on roasted vegetables as a finishing salt. Not to mention, it makes a great gift!

The Salt:
Morton® Coarse Sea Salt brings out the earthy flavor of the herbs and adds a nice pop of crunch. Use Coarse Sea Salt as a finishing salt, grilling salt, or even a dessert topping anytime you need to ramp up flavor or add some texture to take your dish to the next level.
Jump To:
Ingredients Instructions

Key Information

Time

Prep: 10 minutes

Serves

Yield: About 1 cup

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 1 cup Morton® Coarse Sea Salt
  • 2 tablespoons of leftover chopped herbs with tender stems (a combination of sage, thyme, rosemary and/or parsley)

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of Morton® Coarse Sea Salt and leftover herbs.

Step 2

Smash with the back of a spoon until combined. Alternately, use a mortar and pestle.

Step 3

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Lasts for up to one month.

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
Morton Kosher Salt Flakes packaging, 48 oz (3 lb), featuring the brand logo and a graphic of a girl with an umbrella, highlighting trusted quality since 1848. Ideal for cooking and seasoning.

Kosher Salt Flakes 48 oz

Textured Salt To Enhance The Flavor In Any Dish.   Long enjoyed by chefs for its taste, texture and ease of use, Morton Kosher Salt Flakes is considered a fundamental ingredient that can be used to bring out the natural flavors of a wide variety of dishes. The coarse texture of Morton Kosher Salt makes it easy to grab and sprinkle just the perfect amount, allowing you to easily control the amount of salt you add to all your cooking. The compact flakes perfectly adhere to food for ideal flavor enhancement. Morton Kosher Salt Flakes is Kosher certified for use in preparing kosher meals.

View Product
Morton Salt
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.