Chives are so easy to grow and a great herb to use! This chive salt recipe is a great way to preserve your chives and use it to flavor your food all year long.

Herbal salts are so awesome, easy to make and a great way to use herbs. Making herbal salts is a fun kitchen project to use any of your herbs. See my other herbal salt recipes in this article.

Made with just chives and salt, you can whip up this chive salt straight from your garden in no time. It’s perfect for seasoning everything from salads, meats, roasted vegetables, eggs, baked potatoes and anything grilled!

Growing Herbs

You can grow herbs pretty easily. chives. Here are pictures of my outdoor herb garden that I planted in 2 raised beds from Amazon. I loved this raised bed, it was very easy to put together, which was great!

My chive plant grew well in the raised garden, especially the second year.

chive plant in herb garden for chive salt

Herbal salts are also very thoughtful gifts for any occasion!

Ingredients for Homemade Chive Salt

1/2 cup Fresh Chive Leaves
1 Cup Course Salt

chives and salt measured out to make chive salt

Detailed Steps on How to Make Chive Salt from Fresh Chives

First collect your chives from your herb garden or buy from a grocery store.

chives picked from garden to make chive salt

Cut the chives into smaller pieces to measure 1/2 cup and place the chives in the bowl of the food processor.

Cut up chives in food processor to make chive salt

and give them a quick chop.

chives in food processor after chopping to make chive salt

Then add the salt and process the salt and chives until fine.

Pour the processed chive salt onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper and let dry for 24 hours.

Place the dried salt in an airtight container, such as a mason jar with a lid.

Enjoy!

Enjoy this beautiful aromatic chive salt! It can be used in so many recipes and is such a fresh useful seasoning. It also makes a wonderful homemade gift for any occasion!

Homemade chive herb salt is a great way to add fresh flavor to your cooking. Use as a finishing salt for fish, chicken, or pasta. Sprinkle on sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, or green salads. Great on roasted vegetables and with potatoes.

Chive salt on a baked potato is delicious!

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