You know that hostess who finishes a dish with a pinch of something special and makes a simple meal feel like an experience? That’s you now. Let’s make Chive Blossom Salt.
Much like my Chive Blossom Butter and Chive Blossom Vinegar, this is one of those recipes that sounds impressive – but is incredibly simple to pull together. Two ingredients, a couple of days of patience, and you’ll have a handmade infused salt that looks stunning, tastes beautiful, and makes everything it touches feel a little more intentional (and a bit more French).
What is the Best Salt?
The best salt to use for this is a good quality flaky sea salt, and while any salt will technically work, naturally, using fleur de sel makes my French-inspired heart go a little pitter patter.
Fleur de sel is a hand-harvested sea salt known for its delicate texture and clean, pure flavour; it’s the finishing salt of choice for chefs for a reason. I’m a big fan of the Maldon brand, or Vancouver Island Salt Company makes a lovely local one.
When you infuse flaky sea salt with chive blossoms, the mild, floral onion flavour of the blooms settles right into the salt crystals, and those gorgeous purple petals add the most beautiful colour you’ll ever see in a salt cellar. Constantly finding ways to elevate the every day over here. Fancy but simple.
The result is a subtly oniony, gently floral finishing salt that’s as pretty as it is tasty. Completely homemade and absolutely stunning.
Chives are a staple in my French herb garden (learn how to make your own here). They’re the pretty purple pompom flowers you’ve likely seen before. I recommend every home cook finds a little space for an herb garden – from garden to table, it’s one of the simplest and most satisfying things you can do.
What You’ll Need
Just two things:
- Fresh chive blossoms
- Flaky sea salt of your choice
That’s it! It really is dead simple. Get the full recipe below.
Prepping Chive Blossoms
Prepping chive blossoms is easier than you think. Gently separate the individual florets from the flower head – they come apart effortlessly and every tiny purple piece is edible. Rinse them briefly under cold water and then pat them completely dry before mixing into your salt.
This step is important – any moisture left on the blossoms can cause the salt to clump, so don’t rush it. A few extra minutes here makes all the difference!
Chive Blossom Salt
This two-ingredient finishing salt is as simple as it is stunning. A little patience is all it takes – the blossoms do the rest.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flaky sea salt or fleur de sel
- 1/2 cup fresh chive blossoms rinsed and fully dried
Instructions
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Pluck the individual florets from the chive flower heads and rinse gently under cold water. Pat completely dry – any remaining moisture can cause the salt to clump, so take your time. You can also leave them out to air dry overnight.
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Combine the dried blossoms and flaky sea salt in a bowl. Toss gently until the purple is evenly distributed throughout – it's as much about how it looks as how it tastes.
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Spread the mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet or flat plate. Leave to air dry at room temperature for 1 to 2 days, until the blossoms are completely dry.
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Transfer to a small jar or salt cellar. Use as a finishing salt on everything (and we mean everything). Store in a cool, dry spot for up to several months.
What to Sprinkle Chive Blossom Salt On
The rule with finishing salt is simple – add it at the very end, just before serving, so it retains its texture and impact. Here are some of my favourite ways to use it:
- Over chicken and roasted potatoes fresh from the oven
- On soft scrambled eggs with a little crème fraîche (on traditional avocado toast would also be lovely)
- On warm sourdough with a generous spread of cultured butter (now I’m craving this all over again)
- Over a steak salad with good olive oil
- On sliced avocado with a squeeze of lemon
- Over a cheese board as a finishing touch that’s guaranteed get noticed
Make it a Gift
Homemade gifts are the most thoughtful gifts you can give – and this salt is no exception. Spoon it into a small glass jar, tie it with twine or a ribbon, and tuck it into a gift basket alongside the Chive Blossom Butter and Vinegar. The message it sends is I have my life together AND I have great taste...
People will genuinely be impressed. You can let them think it took much longer than it did 😉
A Note on the Whole Chive Blossom Series
If you’ve made it through all three recipes – the butter, the vinegar, and now the salt – you officially have a full chive blossom pantry and a very impressive set of homemade staples. Take advantage of those chives in bloom and discover endless ways to make everyday meals feel a little extra special.
Spring’s most fleeting ingredient just became your most versatile one!
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