onion salt
Definition
Noun: - A seasoning blend: A commercially prepared mixture consisting primarily of ground, dehydrated onion and salt. It is used to add both onion flavor and saltiness to food.
Usage
- As a seasoning: Used to season dishes during cooking or at the table.
- Add a teaspoon of onion salt to the soup for extra flavor.
- She sprinkled onion salt on her popcorn.
Advanced Usage
- Flavor base: Can be used as a convenient base for rubs, marinades, or dressings where both onion and salt are desired.
- The recipe for the dry rub starts with two tablespoons of onion salt.
Variants and Related Words
- Garlic salt (noun): A similar seasoning blend made from ground dried garlic and salt.
- Celery salt (noun): A seasoning blend made from ground celery seed and salt.
- Onion powder (noun): Finely ground dehydrated onion, used without added salt.
Synonyms
- Seasoned salt (general term for blends of salt with herbs or spices).
Noun
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ground dried onion and salt
