Garlic and Herb Seasoning (with Video)
A delicious copycat seasoning similar to Mrs Dash’s Garlic and Herb Seasoning. This Salt-free Garlic and Herb Seasoning Mix adds amazing flavor (and a bit of kick) to your recipes, without adding sodium.
Homemade Garlic and Herb Seasoning Recipe
My girl cannot get enough garlic in everything and she always begs to try out new snacks or seasoning blends when she sees GARLIC prominently displayed on the title.
We’ve found some really amazing seasonings this way, but the most frustrating is when we find something that we love… and then can’t buy it again! We tried Mrs Dash a couple of years ago when we were in Orlando and rented a condo to save money cooking our own meals.
My daughter loved the seasoning blend and I figured I would grab a bottle when we got home… only to find out that Mrs Dash isn’t sold anywhere near me.
So, what’s a mom to do? Well, since I love experimenting in the kitchen and have an unreasonable amount of herbs and spices at the ready, I decided to play around and see if I could come up with a decent copycat Mrs Dash recipe.
This homemade garlic and herb seasoning gives food a zesty flavor with a slight earthiness and a bit of gentle heat.
The best cost savings with this recipe is to purchase your spices from a bulk store, or if that’s not an option, buy the large containers of the individual spices and herbs. Buying the little containers to make this seasoning would be crazy expensive (but ironically, still cheaper than using the seasoning packets).
This Copycat Mrs Dash seasoning is shelf-stable for up to a year, as long as you use fresh (dried) herbs and spices when you make it and store in a cool, dry spot in your kitchen.
This seasoning is gluten-free, paleo, low-carb and vegan and makes a great homemade gift.
What is Mrs Dash? Mrs Dash is a line of salt-free seasoning blends that has was rebranded to just “Dash” in Spring 2020 (but most of us still add the missus). The most popular are the original blend and garlic and herb blend.
What is in Mrs Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning? The actual recipe is a trade secret, but we do know that it contains over 20 ingredients (including Garlic, Onion, Black Pepper, Parsley, Fennel, Basil, Bay, Marjoram, Oregano, Savory, Thyme, Cayenne Pepper, Coriander, Cumin, Mustard, Rosemary, Celery Seed, Carrot and Orange Peel).
While I wanted a copycat option, I tried to just prioritize those seasonings that make a real impact on the final flavor. Of course, you can omit any herbs or spices that you’d like and this seasoning blend will turn out fine if you skip a couple (as long you don’t skip the garlic powder).
Need some inspiration for how to use your homemade herb and garlic seasoning? Check out these recipes for how to use our homemade Mrs Dash seasoning:
- Easy Marinated New York Strip Steak from Dr. Davinah’s Eats
- Roasted Summer Vegetables from I Heart Eating
- Roasted Loaded Potatoes from Mindee’s Cooking Obsession
- Herb and Cheese Pull-Apart Bread from My Cooking Journey
You can also use it on grilled cheese, homemade french fries or potatoes, chicken wings, breaded chicken tenders, or on roasted veggies. The options are endless!
Check out our quick video to see just how easy this Mrs Dash seasoning is to make yourself – and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe card:
Garlic and Herb Seasoning Ingredients
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Basil
- Oregano
- White Pepper
- Dehydrated Vegetable Powder, optional
- Marjoram
- Thyme
- Parsley
- Savory
- Orange Peel
- Cayenne Pepper
- Cumin
- Mustard Powder
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: you can also add 1 teaspoon each fennel, coriander, rosemary and celery seed.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Spice Grinder
- Measuring spoons
- Mason jars, for storing – I do not recommend plastic jars as they can hold moisture and you want to keep this seasoning mix dry to preserve freshness
How to Make Garlic and Herb Seasoning
Place all spices in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
If desired, you can blitz the seasoning blend in a coffee grinder or blender to achieve a uniform texture.
Store in an airtight jar for up to 1 year.
Pin this Easy Copycat Seasoning recipe to add some salt-free flavor to your dishes:
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Garlic and Herb Seasoning
How to make homemade garlic and herb seasoning, a salt-free seasoning blend to bring amazing flavor to your favorite recipes. Similar to Mrs Dash but you can customize the flavor profile of this homemade seasoning blend to contain just the seasoning notes that you like.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons basil
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons white pepper
- 2 teaspoons dehydrated vegetable powder, optional
- 1 1/2 teaspoons marjoram
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons savory
- 1 teaspoon orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
- Place all spices in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- If desired, you can blitz the seasoning blend in a coffee grinder or blender to achieve a uniform texture.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to 1 year.
Notes
Adjust the amounts and ingredients called for in this recipe to your personal preferences.
Recommended Products
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Mrs. Dash Combo All Natural Seasoning Blends 2.5 oz; Original,Onion&Herb,Garlic&Herb by Mrs. Dash
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Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind 4.5oz Electric Coffee Grinder for Beans, Spices and More, Stainless Steel Blades, Black (80335R)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
27Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 5Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your family loves this quick and easy garlic herb seasoning – let me know what recipes you end up adding it to!
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This sure looks very interesting.
This turned out so great on my marinated NY strip steak
I’m so glad yo liked it, thank you!
This sounds delicious and healthy… Better than the store bought over that always taste too salty.
Thank you for your comment, Jody 🙂
I totally agree – we’ve really reduced how much sodium we intake daily by thinking critically about our ingredients and the amount of pre-made foods we purchase, so now we can enjoy a sprinkle of salt when a recipe calls for it. As a result, overly salted seasoning mixes don’t do it for me anymore. I want REAL flavor – not just a sodium hit. I hope you love this recipe if you get a chance to make it.
Could you copycat lipton garlic and herb seasoning? I eat way to much of it and I want a more natural way to consume that that flavor of seasoning..no chemicals if you know what I mean.?
Oh that’s a great suggestion! I’ve never tried it but I will order some and try my hand and it!