Many people are timid about using essential oils in recipes. And for good reason; a drop or two too much of concentrated essential oil can spoil a dish in a hurry. If you want to add a bit of flavor to some recipes without worrying about overdoing it, try these essential oil-infused sea salts. You can create endless combinations to create unique salts for all of your favorite dishes.
Essential Oil-Infused Sea Salts
Here are three different varieties of EO-infused salt. I’ve added dried, chopped herbs and spices in the recipes to give each one a bit of color. Download cute jar labels here.
Mexican Spice
Add a bit of Mexican flavor to beans, rice, tacos, and other Mexican dishes.
1/3 cup sea salt
3 drops Cilantro Vitality essential oil
2 drops Cumin Vitality essential oil
1 drop Lime Vitality essential oil
1/2 teaspoon chopped dried cilantro
Italian
A bit of this salt mixed with olive oil creates a great dip for crusty French bread. Or try adding it to pastas or sauces.
1/3 cup sea salt
Oregano Vitality essential oil
Basil Vitality essential oil
Thyme Vitality essential oil
1/4 teaspoon each of chopped dried oregano, basil, and thyme
Holiday Turkey
1/3 cup sea salt
Sage Vitality essential oil
Thyme Vitality essential oil
Black pepper Vitality essential oil
1/4 teaspoon each of chopped dried sage and thyme
Instructions
- Combine salt and essential oils in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine and distribute EOs throughout the salt.
Check out this post for more education on the basics of cooking with essential oils!
