Greek Seasoning is a simple blend of dried herbs and spices that adds bright, savory flavor to meat, vegetables, and more. With oregano, basil, rosemary, garlic, and a hint of lemon zest, this homemade blend comes together in minutes and is easy to keep on hand.
Try it in Greek chicken bowls, Greek-style lemon roasted potatoes, chicken souvlaki, or a classic Greek salad.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Greek Seasoning
- Why Make It: One homemade blend saves you from measuring several individual herbs every time you cook.
- Technique: Crushing the rosemary helps it blend evenly throughout the seasoning instead of leaving large, woody pieces.
- Prep Note: Fresh lemon zest adds a lovely citrus flavor, but it must be completely dried before storing the seasoning in the pantry.
Total Time: 5 Mins Yield: 4 Tablespoons
Ingredient Notes
- Dried Oregano: Greek oregano is especially flavorful when available, but regular dried oregano works well too.
- Dried Basil: Adds a subtle sweetness that balances the stronger flavors of oregano and rosemary.
- Dried Rosemary: Crush it before measuring or mixing to break up large pieces and help the flavor distribute more evenly throughout the blend. If using ground rosemary, use ½ to ¾ teaspoon instead.
- Onion and Garlic Powder: Add savory flavor and help the seasoning cling to meat and vegetables. Use powders rather than garlic or onion salt to keep the salt level easy to control.
- Dried Thyme: Adds subtle earthy depth that complements the other herbs. Crush larger leaves between your fingers before adding them to help create a more even blend.
- Kosher Salt: Adjust to taste. If using regular table salt, start with ¾ teaspoon, then add more as needed.
How to Make Greek Seasoning
- Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl, then place on a pan or plate to dry if storing (full recipe below).
Store Your Spice Blend
Store in a tightly sealed jar in a cool, dry, dark cupboard, away from the stove. Use within 3 months for the best flavor.
If using fresh lemon zest, let the blend dry uncovered for about 48 hours before sealing. Dried zest requires no extra drying.
Pack the Pantry with Seasoning
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Greek Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary crushed
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional, see note
Instructions
- If using lemon, zest lemon and add along with other spices to a small bowl.
- Mix well to combine. Use immediately to season meat and vegetables.
- If storing, place spice mixture on a plate and allow it to sit open at room temperature for 48 hours or until lemon zest is completely dried. Place in a small jar and store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Pantry, Seasonings, Spices
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Thanks! I am wondering if you have any ideas on drying other ingredients to create a more custom mix. I ask because we used a spice pack from a meal kit box that was delicious but I have no idea how I would replicate it. It contained some “regular” spices but also black olive and red bell pepper. I wondered if I dehydrate and then zest would work but never tried anything like that before. Do you have any suggestions?
That mix sounds delicious! I haven’t tried other dried ingredients in this mix if you have a food dehydrator (or dry in the oven at 120 to 160°F) it may work. As for lemon zest, I zest and place on paper towel. Let it dehydrate at room temperature for a couple of days.
How is there no Mint in the mixture? That why you call it American Greek?
Hi Ginny, you can definitely add mint if you prefer. This is our version of Greek seasoning that you can purchase at a grocery store.