This Greek Seasoning is an easy and simple mix of herbs and spices that adds a Mediterranean taste to your dishes. Making your own at home lets you pick what goes in it, so you can make it just right for you. It's versatile and can be used in many ways to add a delicious authentic Greek flavor to your cooking!
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Why This Recipe Works
Packed with flavor - If you love the flavors of Mediterranean and Greek food, you'll love this seasoning! It's a delicious mix of flavors you can use in a bunch of different ways.
Flavorful and versatile - Homemade Greek seasoning can be used in a variety of ways to add authentic Mediterranean flavor to your dishes. Sprinkle it on chicken before cooking, add it to marinades, mix it into tzatziki sauce for a flavorful dip, or use it to make a Greek Salad dressing. You can also use it to add flavor to vegetables, salads, or sandwiches.
Easy to make - This Greek seasoning mix, just like any homemade seasoning blend, is super easy to make and comes together in minutes! All you have to do is add everything to a jar and give it a shake.
Better than store-bought blends - Grocery store seasoning blends often contain unhealthy additives and preservatives. By making your own blend at home, you can ensure that you're using only the best ingredients. Plus, making your own seasoning blend allows you to adjust the salt content to your liking, which is great for those watching their sodium intake.
Great DIY gift - Spice mixes make a great gift for practically any occasion. Make a bigger batch and divide it into small mason jars as a thoughtful DIY gift! You can also gift it with a small note with ideas for how to use the spice!
Ingredients
- Oregano - Greek oregano is preffered but it's harder to find in North America so regular oregano also works. Greek oregano has a milder, sweeter flavor profile than the more common Mediterranean or Italian oregano.
- Basil - A staple in any Greek seasoning.
- Parsley - Dried parsley is a pantry staple made from drying fresh parsley leaves. It's a staple herb in Greek cooking.
- Thyme - This one is a classic and goes really well with rosemary.
- Marjoram - This herb doesn't get used in American cooking very often but it's one of my favorites, especially in combination with herbs like thyme and rosemary.
- Rosemary - Use a mortar and pestle to crush your rosemary a little bit before mixing it with the rest of the spices. It tends to be very spiky. You can also just crush it up in the palm of your hand if you don't have a mortar and a pestle.
- Garlic powder - Granulated garlic is dried garlic coarsely ground into a sand-like texture. It's very often called garlic powder but it's not as fine. The two can be usually used interchangeably but I recommend the granules here.
- Onion powder - Same as garlic.
- Cinnamon - Any ground cinnamon you have works in this recipe. It's not very noticeable in the spice so don't worry, it won't make it taste like a dessert. I highly recommend adding it!
- Nutmeg - Most classic Greek seasoning blends have nutmeg. You can either grate it yourself for more flavor or use ground nutmeg. I usually buy it ground to save time.
- Black pepper - Freshly ground black pepper is best here if you have it. I used coarsely ground black pepper. If you have finely ground only, add less of it or to taste.
- Sea salt - Adding salt is optional. You can skip it and add salt to your recipes separately to control the sodium content more. Use sea salt or Himalayan pink salt instead of table salt whenever possible.
- Lemon peel - This one is optional but a delicious addition if you want to add some extra flavor.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Making your own spice blends is incredibly easy. All you have to do is mix everything in a bowl or a jar and store it in an airtight container like a mason jar in your spice cabinet or a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
I most often like to mix mine right in the jar so that I can just shake it up without having to clean any extra dishes!
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Serving Suggestions
This seasoning mix is great for countless Greek-inspired dishes. You can use it the same way you'd use Italian seasoning or any Mediterranean seasonings. Below are a few ideas to get you started!
- Meat and chicken - If you eat meat, this spice is delicious on chicken but you can use it on other meats as well. It's great for roasting and grilling. You can also add it to marinades.
- Fish and seafood - Grilled or roasted fish or shrimp are delicious with this spice. You could even add it to a canned tuna or salmon spread. Add it to the spread in this Canned Salmon Salad Sandwich!
- Vegetables - Roasted, grilled, or sauteed veggies like asparagus, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and red onions are delicious with Greek seasoning.
- Mushroom - Add a teaspoon or two to sauteed or roasted mushrooms.
- Eggs - Add it to scrambled eggs before you cook them or on top of sunny side up as they cook for added flavor.
- Pasta - This spice is perfect for any lighter pasta dishes. Keep things simple with just olive oil, garlic, veggies, and protein. Try it in this Light Asparagus Pasta with Fresh Basil! It's also great in light pasta salads like this Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad.
- Salads and dressings - Sprinkle the spice on your salads or add it to any dressing. Try it in the dressing for this Greek Orzo Salad or a classic Greek Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, and feta cheese.
- Pita Chips - Sprinkle pita bread wedges with Greek seasoning and olive oil, then bake them until crispy.
- Quinoa - Use Greek seasoning to flavor cooked quinoa, then serve it as a side dish or base for a Mediterranean-inspired bowl.
- Roasted Chickpeas - Toss cooked chickpeas with olive oil and Greek seasoning, then roast them until crispy for a crunchy snack.
- Yogurt Dip - Mix Greek seasoning into plain yogurt, sour cream, or cream cheese for a quick and easy dip for veggies or pita bread.
Storing
The spice mix will keep well for about 6 months in an airtight container like a mason jar at room temperature in a cool dry place away from sunlight.
As with most spices, the mix doesn't necessarily go bad but it will lose its flavor the longer it sits.
FAQs
Yes, as long as you make it at home, it only contains spices and dried herbs that are naturally gluten-free. Always double-check your spice labels though.
No, it's completely mild. If you want to make it spicy, you can add crushed red pepper flakes.
They're similar but not the same. Greek seasoning often includes herbs like dill and mint, which are commonly used in Greek cooking. As well as spices like cinnamon and nutmeg which might be more unexpected additions. Mediterranean seasoning may have a broader range of ingredients to capture flavors from various Mediterranean regions.
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Greek Seasoning
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: ½ cup 1x
- Category: Spices
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Greek Seasoning is great on veggies, meat, chicken, fish, eggs, or even fries! Making your own seasoning blends is super easy and cheap!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried crushed rosemary
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Mix everything in a bowl or a jar and store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Adding salt is optional. You can add it to your recipes separately to better regulate the sodium content if preferred.
- Store at room temperature.
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Susan says
I never knew Greek seasoning had cinnamon and nutmeg in it. Its so good!!