This homemade basil salt takes just two ingredients and a few minutes to make. Use it to season tomatoes, pasta, eggs, roasted veggies, and fresh bread.
Recipe by Alexandra Caspero on August 20, 2026
Prep time: PT10M
Total time: PT130M
Keywords
vegan
Ingredients
1/2 cup flaky sea salt
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
Categories
seasoning
Cuisine
American
Steps
Rinse the basil and pat it completely dry, or spin it in a salad spinner.
Add the basil and salt to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is a bright green, sandy texture, scraping down the sides as needed.
Spread the mixture in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Dry in a 170 degrees F oven for 45-60 minutes, or air-dry on the counter for 1 to 2 days, until no longer damp.
Break up any clumps with your fingers, or if the salt isn't fine enough, place back into the food processor for a few quick pulses then transfer to an airtight jar.