After years of testing, this is our favorite homemade Greek seasoning recipe! Made quick and easy with common dried herbs and spices, it will add the perfect mediterranean flavor to chicken, lamb, vegetables, salad dressings, and more.
Recipe Rundown: What You Should Know
- Authentic Flavor: Perfect mixture of traditional Greek flavors.
- Quick and Easy: Ready to use in just 5 minutes.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for meats, vegetables, dressings, and more.
- Cost-Effective: Uses pantry ingredients.
- Long Shelf Life: Stays fresh and flavorful for up to a year!
- Family-Friendly: Mild yet flavorful, for all ages and palates.
“We used this greek seasoning on our grilled chicken for gyros and then we tried it in a vinaigrette for greek salads, both turned out perfect! We loved the addition of marjoram and the unique flavor the Greek oregano added.” — Brittany, busy mom, chicken wrangler, and homesteader.
What Is Greek Seasoning?
Greek seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs common to the Mediterranean region. This includes marjoram, oregano, basil, dill, and thyme. Many of these ingredients have actually been documented as spices that were used by Ancient Greeks to add flavor to their food.
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Key Ingredient Notes
Below you will find helpful notes and substitutions for a few key ingredients. Visit the printable recipe card below for the full ingredient list and amounts.
- Dried Basil: The slightly sweet and almost minty flavor of dried basil is a must for any Greek seasoning. It’s imperative to the overall flavor!
- Onion Powder: You can use dried onion flakes if preferred.
- Greek Oregano: Greek oregano is earthier with a stronger savory flavor than Italian oregano tends to be. However if you don’t have it already on hand, feel free to use Italian oregano instead.
- Dried Dill: Grassy dried dill adds some zestiness into the mix.
- Dried Marjoram: Marjoram seasoning is similar to oregano, but milder and sweeter. In a pinch, you can just use more oregano.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg: These may sound strange added to a savory seasoning blend, but they add balance with a hint of warmth. Freshly grating a whole nutmeg with a microplane grater will give your seasoning blend a big flavor boost!
Tips For Making This Greek Seasoning Recipe
This spice blend is ready to go in just 5 minutes… Simply combine all the spices together and it’s ready to go. I prefer to mix them all together in a jar with a lid, or a ziplock bag, that way you can store any leftover seasoning mix easily in the same container.
If you prefer a smoother/finer texture, you can use a food processor or spice grinder to blend all the ingredients together for 30 to 45 seconds. This is a good idea if you are making salad dressings.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe will yield just about 1/3 cup (about 5 tablespoons) of seasoning mix.
Yes, you can absolutely make this Greek seasoning sodium-free by simply omitting the salt from the mix.
Fresh herbs can be used, but they reduce the shelf life significantly. Dried herbs are best for making a seasoning blend you can store long-term.
Stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, it lasts up to 1 year. After that, the flavor may begin to fade.
How to Use Greek Seasoning
This Greek seasoning blend can be used on vegetables, chicken, fish, grains, or even in dips! It’s also delicious when mixed with a high quality olive oil and served with soft, warm pita bread for a snack or appetizer. Here are a few helpful guidelines for using Greek seasoning:
A good rule of thumb is to use 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of meat. I like to use this seasoning on chicken souvlaki, beef, pork, lamb, Greek chicken meatballs, or these Greek Turkey burgers!
Use 1 tablespoon per cup of uncooked grains (such as rice, couscous, or quinoa) or vegetables. Roasted potatoes, green beans, bell peppers, and all of your other favorite vegetables are great choices.
Yes, I like to add it to Greek yogurt to make a vegetable dip. Start with 1 teaspoon per cup of dip, and taste, adding more if needed. The same rule applies if you’re using it with olive oil to create a dip. You can also add a little to your tzatziki sauce for even more flavor!
Absolutely! like to use about 1 tablespoon of Greek seasoning per cup of my Greek salad dressing or in the dressing for this Greek pasta salad.
Greek Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Greek oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried onion
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and use as desired or store in an airtight container (away from sunlight) for up to a year.
- For a smoother texture, pulse spice mix for 30 to 45 seconds in a food processor or spice grinder.
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This seasoning blend is AMAZING! I roasted mini bell peppers in the air fryer and tossed them with olive oil and this seasoning before roasting. I roasted at 400 degrees for about 14-15 minutes, and they are DELICIOUS! Thank you for sharing the recipes. They are wonderful!
Do you use Kosher or table salt?
Either works, I use kosher salt!
A newbe to mediterranean diet a big health change my daughter is 40 I’m 66 and I was. Pleased to see straight forward recipes Thanks not all Bloggers are equal,
Hi Doreen! Good luck on your new health journey, glad you enjoyed this seasoning blend! It goes great on my chicken souvlaki which should match your new diet if you want to give it a try. 🙂
I used this seasoning mix along with 2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt and 3/4 of an English Cucumber 4 tbsp of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice some olive oil and it was a huge 5* hit. Sooo good!!!
I’m putting my faith in your Greek recipes. I’m trying them for Easter I’ll give a review.
Love it Jessica, I am going to make this recipe tomorrow. Thanks for the idea ❤️❤️
I must say I love a good greek seasoning and this one surprised me. For years, I made one that I found on line and liked. That all changed two nights ago, when I made this recipe. Out with the old-in with the new. This now my “go to” recipe. I doubled the recipe when I first made it. I tried it on some chicken thighs that I seasoned, lightly drizzled with olive oil, let marinate overnight, and then grilled them (on my Cuisinart Griddler). One bite and I knew I needed to make more! Today I quadrupled the recipe! I was skeptical about the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg, but they give the seasoning a nice, subtle, earthy flavor. Thank you! LOVE IT!
Glad you gave it a chance JDR! 🙂
Are you supposed to use dried onion powder or dried minced onion?
You can use either, I use dried onion powder, but have used dried minced onion in a pinch as well. Both are tasty!
Tried this on a whim and used for your chicken souvlaki recipe as well as onions and peppers… I will now NEVER NOT have this blend on hand! Delicious… and seasoning is not my forte so to have a bullet proof recipe is fantastic. I didn’t have Greek oregano on hand so I used regular but will be on lookout for that.
This recipe is missing 1t Paprika. I’m surprised no one else noticed
Hi Jenn, we don’t use paprika in ours, but you’re welcome to add it to yours! This recipe was gifted to me from a Greek friend (we have a very large Greek community here in Florida).
Hi. Did I miss how long to cook for? Also do we grill, bake, etc?
Thanks, can’t wait to make it!
Hi Emma! This is a seasoning mix, so you don’t need to grill, bake or cook it in any way. You can use it on different proteins, vegetables or it’s great in a homemade salad dressing as well!
This seasoning recipe is THE BEST!!!!! Made a rub for some grilled chicken for gyros and we. could. not. stop. eating. I will be making a double batch at a time and keep this on hand always!!!!
Is the Greek oregano supposed to be fresh or dried?
Dried!
Recipe states it yields 20 servings.
What is the measurement for the Serving Size?
Hi Aaron! This recipe will make approximately 10 tablespoons of Greek seasoning. So each serving is a 1/2 tablespoon.
When i realized i didnt have time to marinade my greek chicken…i turned to this recipe for a quick rub. Boy, am I glad i did. Its fantastic! I didnt have marjoram so i subbed a little rosemary. It was fantastic! The cinnamon and nutmeg give it an earthly depth. Love, love, love! Thank you for the recipe
It was an awesome recipe
Thanks for the rosemary substitute!!
So glad you enjoyed it Bon! 🙂
Can you use regular oregano?
Yes, Greek oregano will give the most authentic flavor, but regular oregano can always be used in a pinch!
Did I miss measurements? Equal amounts of spices?
Hi Eileen! The recipe card is at the bottom of the post! You can also click the “jump to the recipe” button at the top of the post and it will take you right to the recipe!
I make this all of the time! It goes well in everything and especially delicious in the souvlaki marinade! Winner!
The best seasoning for grilling I’ve used to date.
Thank-you! I thought this was very good! I made it without cinnamon and nutmeg-I don’t ever recall tasting these spices in any Greek restaurant dishes other than baklava, a dessert/cookie, so was afraid to use them.
This deserves 5 stars only! Today will be my 4th time making it and now I have to use cups for measurement because this goes fast, even though I have doubled and tripled up on my last two times making this. My picky five year old loves it, especially when I season chicken and cook it on the grill. My families favorite chicken!!!!
Hi, can I substitute onion powder for the fried onion? Thanx for your response
Hi Ginny! This recipe calls for dried onion, which is onion powder! So yes!
This seasoning is Awesome! Followed recipe as written. What a find. Thank you for sharing.