Give An Inexpensive Gift With Big Flavor With Tomato Salt
Updated: Sep 4
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 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 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 salt where you have either added tomatoes or basil. Basil and tomatoes are a classic combo. I think this salt would taste great on a Caprese salad. Simply sprinkle it on the mozzarella or tomato directly. I also love this in a Bloody Mary or as a rim on a Bloody Mary!
Continue reading to learn tips & tricks for making the perfect blend!
Quick Tip: How Much to Gift
I recommend gifting in small tubes or jars, about 1 tablespoon per gift. A little goes a long way.
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 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 salt in an upcycled spice jar.
Cost Breakdown For Homemade Tomato Salt
When I searched for tomato salt online, I was shocked to see the prices. $13+shipping for 4 ounces! That comes out to $2.17/ounce (before shipping). Yowza.
I ran the numbers on my tomato salt and found it cost $2.50 per ounce, plus I know where all the ingredients came from. My pricing is based on store-bought tomatoes; if you grow your own tomatoes, the price is significantly lower. To make a gourmet-style gift that is not only easy, looks pretty in the jar, and tastes great while being budget-friendly is pretty amazing.
Storing Tomato Salt
The moisture content of tomatoes means you may have some clumping in your tomato salt. I strongly recommend using a storage container with a large opening so you can gently break it up if needed. Also, using a food-grade dessicant may help with keeping moisture at bay.
Will you make tomato salt for your next gift-giving event?
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