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Rita Heikenfeld, CCP:  Macy’s Regional Culinary Professional / Herbalist / Author / Local TV
and Radio Cooking Expert / Adjunct Professor U.C. Clermont College / Community Press Papers

Rita's Herbal Salt Substitute

Here's a good herbal salt substitute for our readers trying to cut down on sodium. 

Savory is the mainstay for a salt substitute, so I always include it.  Savory also goes great with beans.  Now the proportions are up to you, but you'll have good results with this blend. Try mixing your own blend, depending upon what you're cooking. The herbs used are dried.

1 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 teaspoons minced onion flakes
2 teaspoons ea: savory, rosemary, thyme, basil
1 teaspoon marjoram or 3/4 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon lovage or dried celery flakes, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
2 bay leaves, finely crumbled

Herbal Salt Substitute for Seafood:  I like a combination of lemon verbena or lemon balm, basil, dill, fennel, savory, and rosemary

Sea Salt with Mediterranean Herbs:  Make the above mixture, but toss in a teaspoon or so of lavender and mix everything with enough sea salt to taste.  Don't go overboard on the sea salt!

Lovage:  What is it?  A celery substitute, lovage is one of the best herbal salt substitutes.  It's a perennial herb, and is available at Natorp's each spring.

More recipes, etc. on Rita's web site: www.abouteating.com

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