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Give An Inexpensive Gift With Big Flavor With Tomato Salt

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Why I Love Tomato Salt


My love of tomato salt starts with being able to use this to increase the tomato flavor in any dish! Tomato salt is a "twofer" spice since you are getting both salt and tomato.


I prefer my tomato salt to be more salt than tomato. Today's post will cover how to use tomato salt, as well as some tips & tricks for making it perfect!


How To Use Tomato Salt


When I make eggs or burgers, I love to add tomato salt to either. By adding tomato salt to my burger, I can skip the typical salted seasoning that I use. For the eggs, I just love how tomatoes and eggs pair so well together!


A good rule of thumb is to use tomato salt where you either have added tomatoes or basil. Basil and tomatoes are a classic combo. I think this tomato salt would taste great on a Caprese salad. Simply sprinkle it on the mozzarella or tomato directly.


Continue reading to learn tips & tricks for making the perfect blend!


Tips To Make The Perfect Tomato Salt


After I ran the dried tomato paste in the food processor, I tasted it and was wowed. Dried tomato paste packed a full flavor punch! My taste buds are very sensitive to salt, so I knew I would have a more tomato-y-based tomato salt than most.


I also learned from my basil salt recipe that less salt is better and was reminded that to start with less salt. Starting with a teaspoon at a time, I slowly added salt to the dried ground tomato paste. By the time I got to 3 teaspoons, the taste was perfect for me! I put the salt away and put the tomato salt in an upcycled spice jar.

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