Create your own homemade Greek seasoning at home with this simple recipe, bringing the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your kitchen. This blend of herbs and spices is perfect for marinating meats like our chicken souvlaki, seasoning veggies, or adding to dressings and dips.
Why I Love This Greek Seasoning Recipe
Once I started making my own seasoning blends I never went back to the store-bought stuff! My spice rack is loaded with things like homemade chili seasoning, sazon seasoning, and of course this Greek seasoning. Out of all the little glass containers, I probably reach for this Greek seasoning the most. It’s definitely safe to say that I use it on a weekly basis for all sorts of dishes! Here’s what makes it my favorite homemade seasoning blend:
- Super flavorful: This Greek seasoning blend is a mix of earthy, sweet cinnamon, lots of savory dried herbs, garlic powder, and more.
- Versatile: Greek seasoning can be used on anything from chicken and fish to vegetables and beef! If you are looking to jazz up one of your regular, go-to recipes, try this seasoning with it. You’d be surprised how a little change like seasoning can bring life back into one of your regular meals!
- Better than store-bought seasoning: Making seasoning blends on your own is always a better idea than purchasing them pre-made at the store. By doing this, you can truly customize the blend to your liking. Plus, this Greek seasoning uses a variety of common spices, so you probably already have all of these ingredients at home and will save money by making it versus buying it!
- Perfect for Greek dishes: I love using this seasoning in chicken gyros, chicken souvlaki, and Greek salad dressing.
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.
Key Ingredients
It’s a perfect mixture of common Greek flavors, savory dried herbs, and aromatic spices. Below you will find helpful notes for key ingredients used to make this recipe for this homemade Greek seasoning recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact amounts!
- Dried Basil – The signature minty flavor of dried basil is a must for this recipe. It’s imperative to the overall flavor of the seasoning.
- Onion Powder – You can use dried onion flakes if preferred.
- Greek Oregano – Earthy Greek oregano is stronger in savory flavor than Italian oregano tends to be. While you can use Italian oregano if needed,
- Dried Dill – Grassy dried dill adds some zestiness into the mix.
- Dried Marjoram – This is kind of like the oregano, but milder and sweeter. In a pinch, you can just use more oregano.
- Cinnamon & Nutmeg – These add a hint of warm, cozy sweetness.
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How to Make Greek Seasoning
This spice blend is ready to go in 5 minutes! Below is a quick recipe overview, but please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full instructions and to watch the step-by-step video.
- Mix the ingredients together. Combine all of the above ingredients together in a bowl.
- If you prefer a smoother texture: You can use a food processor or spice grinder to blend all the ingredients together for 30-45 seconds. Blending all the ingredients together in a grinder will create a finer texture for the seasoning.
Chef’s Tips & Variations
- Use a food processor if you’re going to use the seasoning on meat, etc. Blending the seasoning can help it stick to food better, though it’s not absolutely necessary.
- Don’t use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs don’t last nearly as long as dried herbs do, and they will become moldy before long.
- Switch it up, if you like. I’m a big fan of this blend as-is, but if you want to add rosemary or omit the nutmeg and cinnamon, etc., feel free!
How to Use Greek Seasoning
This Greek seasoning blend is so versatile. It can be used on vegetables, chicken, fish, grains, or even in dips! It’s also delicious mixed with a high quality olive oil and served with warm pita or a good crusty bread. Here are some guidelines for using it:
- For seasoning/marinating meat: A good rule of thumb is to use 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of meat. I like to use this seasoning on chicken, beef, pork, lamb, you name it!
- When seasoning grains and vegetables: Use 1 tablespoon per cup of uncooked grains (such as rice or quinoa) or vegetables. Potatoes, green beans, bell peppers, and all of your other favorite vegetables are great choices.
- When making dips: If you choose to add the spice blend to yogurt to make a vegetable dip, start with 1 teaspoon per cup of dip, and taste to see if more is needed. The same rule applies if you’re using it with olive oil to create a dip.
- For making salad dressing: I like to use about 1 tablespoon of Greek seasoning per cup of Greek salad dressing (recipe linked above!).
Greek Seasoning
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 weed
- 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 store in an airtight container for up to one month.
- For a smoother texture, you can purée all ingredients for 30-45 seconds in a food processor or use a spice grinder.
- Use on meats, vegetables, or combine with olive oil for a great dip for bread or pita chips. It can also be used to make a great Greek salad dressing.
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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.