Herbal Salt Substitute

This all-purpose seasoning can be used at the table in place of salt. A teaspoonful of this savory salt substitute has only 1 milligram of sodium, while the same amount of salt has 2,132! It will stay fresh for several months. 

See also our tips for minimizing the use of salt in cooking by using herbs instead.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon black pepper 
1 tablespoon celery seeds 
1 tablespoon onion powder 
21/4 teaspoons cream of tartar 
11/2 teaspoons garlic powder 
11/2 teaspoons powdered orange peel 
11/2 teaspoons arrowroot 
11/2 teaspoons sugar 
3/4 teaspoon sour salt (powdered citric acid) 
l/2 teaspoon white pepper
l/2 teaspoon dill weed 
l/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 
1/4 teaspoon plus pinch powdered lemon peel 
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

Directions
1. Place all the ingredients in a small electric coffee grinder, spice grinder, or blender. Grind for 10 seconds or until the mixture is fine. 

2. Insert a funnel in the top of a glass salt shaker, pour the mixture into it, and tap the funnel lightly to fill the shaker. Cover the rest of the mixture tightly and store it in a cool, dark, dry place. 

Makes about l/2 cup. 
Preparation Time: 8 min

Nutrition Information:
Per One Teaspoon
Calories - 6 
Total Fat - 0 
Saturated Fat - 0 
Cholesterol - 0 
Protein - 0 
Carbohydrates - 1g 
Sodium - 1 mg 
Added Sugar - 1 Cal 
Fiber - 0 

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