Seasoned Salt Recipe (All Natural Substitute!)

Name: Seasoned Salt Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric

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Use this seasoned salt recipe as an all natural substitute for the store-bought spice blend! It’s perfect on grilled fish, veggies, and more.

Why we love this recipe

Why make a seasoned salt recipe when you can easily buy it in the store? As two cookbook authors, Alex and I love trying out DIY seasoning blends. We found that making your own seasoned salt is both all natural and just plain fun!

Turns out, you might already have many of these spices on hand already. Mix it up in just 5 minutes, and it makes a blend that you can use for everything from grilled fish to roasted veggies. Once you try it, it will become your go-to a substitute for seasoned salt from the store (it has for us!).

Ingredients in seasoned salt

What is seasoned salt? Sometimes called seasoning salt, it’s a blend of spices, herbs, and salt that has lots of variations. Lawry’s Seasoned Salt is the most common brand that’s available. Here are the ingredients in this seasoned salt recipe, all of which which commonly appear in seasoning salt blends:

Kosher salt
Black pepper
Smoked paprika (or substitute regular paprika)
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Turmeric

Using smoked paprika brings in a lightly smoky flavor that takes it up a notch. Use it if you can find it; it’s sometimes labeled as pimentón. Alex and I use smoked paprika often in our recipes; it’s especially great in vegetarian and vegan recipes to add a savory, meaty element to the flavor. We’d highly advise investing in a jar!

Tips for making seasoned salt

This seasoning salt recipe may be one of the easiest recipes ever—and it’s truly no fail. It makes a small batch so the spices will be fresh and you’ll avoid that a 5 year old jar gathering dust in the back of the cupboard. Here’s what to do:

Simply place all the spices into a jar, seal the jar, and shake! The spices distribute evenly in just a few seconds. Many recipes call for you to whisk together the spices, then pour them into a jar. But why bother dirtying a bowl and whisk?
Consider making them for gifts. Who would turn down a jar of homemade seasoned salt?

A few other DIY salt recipes? Try How to Make Garlic Salt and Herb Salt Recipe.

How to use it? Let us count the ways.

Let’s say you make up a batch of this seasoned salt recipe: how to use it? Here are a few of our favorites:

Add it to roasted vegetables.
Use it on baked salmon or grilled salmon.
Shake some on pan seared chicken or grilled chicken.
Sprinkle it on grilled vegetables or veggie kabobs.
Try it on roasted brocolli or roasted cauliflower.
Sprinkle on baked fries or sweet potato fries.
Mix it into potato wedges.
Throw a few pinches into soups and stews.
Try it on avocado toast or grilled avocado.
Shake a bit onto popcorn.

More seasoning blends

Making DIY seasoning mixes at home is so easy! They taste incredible—much better than store-bought—and are fun gifts, too. Try all our seasoning blends:

Mexican: Fajita Seasoning, Taco Seasoning
Mediterranean: Greek Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, Herbes de Provence
Cajun: Cajun Seasoning, Blackened Seasoning
American: Old Bay Seasoning, Chili Seasoning, Ranch Seasoning, Everything Bagel Seasoning
All Purpose: Seafood Seasoning

Old Bay Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

Herbes de Provence Seasoning

15 Best Seasoning Blends

Dietary notes

This seasoned salt recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free.

Frequently asked questions

What is seasoned salt?

Seasoned salt is a flavorful blend of table salt combined with various herbs, spices, and sometimes other ingredients like dried vegetables or even sugar. It’s a convenient way to add complex flavors to your dishes without having to measure out multiple seasonings individually.

How is seasoned salt different from regular salt?

Seasoned salt offers a broader range of flavors thanks to the added ingredients. It can enhance the taste of meats, vegetables, soups, stews, and even snacks like popcorn or French fries.

What are some common ingredients found in seasoned salt?

Typical ingredients in seasoned salt include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, oregano, and sometimes dried bell pepper, celery seed, or other spices. Each brand and recipe might have a slightly different combination of ingredients, so it’s always good to check the label.