Greek Seasoning • Homemade Blend

There are a few reasons why I enjoy making 👩‍🍳 my own spice blends…
– I know my ingredients are fresh and have not been sitting on the grocery store shelves for months
– There are no preservatives
– I’m in control of the sodium amount
 
Salt! Don’t you think there’s too much in certain commercial ones? You might as well just grab the salt shaker and forget about buying it 🏧. There’s one in particular that is awfully salty and a few years ago, I decided to ditch it and make it from scratch. I’m referring to my Greek seasoning • Homemade Blend!
 
Yes, salt enhances dishes but too much of it and it tastes like the ocean! David and I are not “salt fanatics”. I believe you can enhance any dish with some but more so by adding other herbs and spices bringing together a flavorful combination! Consuming too much salt is not good for us either. It can increase the risk of high blood pressure, kidney disease, osteoporosis, heart disease 💔 and strokes…
 
Another thing most home cooks do is use spices that have been sitting in their cupboards for a long, long time. They go off and lose their potency including their flavor and color. They don’t last indefinitely so therefore it’s always a good idea 💡 to buy them in smaller volumes or use them up by making other blends like this Greek Seasoning • Homemade Blend.
 
This recipe has a mixture of spices that you probably already have in your spice drawer. When it comes to dried rosemary, I like to chop it 🔪 up finely or pulse it in a spice grinder so it blends evenly with the rest of the ingredients. Besides that, I like the texture the way it is. If you prefer it finer, add the mixture to a spice grinder and pulse to the desired consistency.
 
This Greek Seasoning • Homemade Blend will definitely enhance many of your dishes like Greek Pizza, Greek Salad 🥗 even my Pasta Sauce or Pacific Coast Salmon on the BBQ. It’s not overly salty 🧂 and you can enjoy the other herbs and spices as well. When cooking, add a couple tablespoons of it along with olive oil and lemon juice or use it in my Greek Salad Dressing…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Here’s the Greek Seasoning • Homemade Blend recipe…
– 1 1/2 tbsp. dried oregano leaves
– 1 tbsp. dried basil
– 1 tbsp. garlic powder
– 1 tbsp. onion flakes
– 1/2 tbsp. dill weed
– 1 tsp. dried rosemary, ground
– 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
– 1 tsp. dried parsley
– 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
– 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
– 1/2 tsp. dried mint leaves
– 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
 
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Whisk well and transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months. Yields 1/3 cup.
 
Check out these other homemade blend recipes… 😀
– Ras el Hanout Spice Blend
– Montréal Steak Spice
– Creole Seasoning Mix
– Za’atar Spice Blend
– Homemade Mixed Spice – Épices Mélangées
– Italian Seasoning • Homemade Blend
– Homemade Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
– Herbes de Provence • Make your own
– Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
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