Homemade Greek Seasoning
Greek Seasoning is quick and easy to make at home with pantry spices, and will add tons of flavor to your chicken, pork, steak, and vegetables.
Chicken can be boring and there is no shortage of spices out there to add to it. But let’s shake things up a bit and add some Mediterranean flavors.
Of course you can buy a spice mix from the store, but they always contain “extra” stuff that doesn’t add any extra favor, just keeps them expensive. So I like to make my own!
This recipe is way better than the Cavender’s you find in the store. Trust me! It’s perfect for making a Greek salad dressing on this chopped Greek Salad.
More Homemade Seasonings
- Italian seasoning recipe
- Cajun seasoning
- Chicken taco seasoning
- Taco seasoning
- Everything bagel seasoning
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See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.
Ingredient Notes
- Garlic powder – Use garlic powder rather than granulated garlic because it is finer if possible.
- Onion flakes – If all you have is onion powder, that will work fine too.
- Oregano – Greek oregano is best but use what you have.
- Lemon pepper seasoning – If you are making a dressing or marinade use lemon juice.
- Marjoram – Marjoram tends to be more on the sweet side with floral scents.
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How To Make Greek Seasoning
- Mix all the ingredients together and store in a glass jar in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
- Add to your favorite chicken or steak dish or mix with olive oil for a dip when ready!
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
If you store your Greek seasoning recipe in an airtight container, it will last for up to six months. If you don’t use it all before then:)
The best way to store any of your spices or spice mixes is in a glass, airtight container, out of direct sunlight, and in a dark and cool place. I love to make a large batch and store it in a mason jar. I use it so much it doesn’t last long. Not next to the stove, on the counter top, under a window with full sun. Unless you are planning on using the entire batch in a week.
Yes, it is all three! And this homemade mix doesn’t contain MSG! The best benefit of making your own spice blends.
They are basically the same only Mediterranean flavors usually include cloves and cardamom. Authentic Greek flavor contains marjoram that is not usually found in Mediterranean seasoning.
Depending on the recipe, I like to start with 1-2 teaspoons of spice mix. You can always add more if you need more flavor.
How To Use Greek Seasoning
- Bread dipping oil.
- Nachos or Walking pita.
- Season chicken breast, pork, beef, steaks, and even veggies!
- Mix in a whipped feta dip or plain Greek feta dip.
- Deviled eggs
- Tzatziki sauce
- Make a marinade
- Pasta salads
- Salad dressings
- Any Greek dishes!
Tapas Tips & Tricks
- Mix with red wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon zest for a quick dressing.
- Make it without the salt first and then decide on the amount of salt that works best for you.
- I use about 2 tablespoons per pound of meat or vegetables.
- Add it to some olive oil to make a great bread dip!
- Package it up into nice bottles with a label and some pretty ribbon and give it out as gifts for the holidays or a housewarming.
- Great for any Mediterranean cuisine like this lemon pepper seasoning.
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This homemade greek seasoning blend that is one of my favorite ways to add some flavor to chicken and pork chops. This easy recipe makes a great edible gift to give too!
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Greek Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons basil dried
- 1 tablespoons dill dried
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons onion flakes
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 1 tablespoons parsley dried
- 1 tablespoons rosemary dried
- 1/2 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoons marjoram
- 1 tablespoons salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Mix all together and add to your favorite chicken or steak dish!
- Store in an airtight container, preferably in a cool dark place.
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{Originally published 05/19/16 – photos and recipe notes updated 11/20/23 to improve reader experience}
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I love this seasoning. I use it often. I make Greek bowls often and Greek turkey meatballs. Going to try it as a dressing for my salads!
I am so glad you like it!
Being that i have not been able to find any greek seasoning at my local grocery, i decided to make this recipe. Wow! This stuff is amazing! I admit i was kind of skeptical on the cinnamon and nutmeg, but i used it and i think those 2 ingredients raise it to another level! 5 stars! A#1! Thank u!
Thank you so much! I asked the guys at our favorite Greek restaurant about it and I was skeptical too. I’m also not a huge cinnamon fan so I REALLY didn’t want to add it but you are so right. It is what makes it perfect! I am so glad that you like it! Check out my meatloaf seasoning🙂 It’s my new favorite!
Thank you. I eye balled measurements because I didn’t scroll all the way through originally. It worked perfectly! Thank you!
So glad you liked it!
This recipe sounds great! Can’t wait to make it. How much spice and vinegar/olive oil do you need to make salad dressing?
I start with 2 tablespoons of the spice mix and add to 1/4 cup vinegar. Shake and then add 1/2 cup olive oil. If you want more vinegar/oil you can adjust from there.
You say this lasts 6 months? Mine doesn’t last 6 weeks! Well mainly because by then the container is empty and I have to make more! This is THE BEST seasoning I have ever used and it goes with everything. It is my usual goto. Try it on some breakfast potatoes.
Mine is empty before then too:) So glad you like it!
Hi, this recipe sounds amazing. I can’t wait to try it. Does the recipe call for ground thyme and marjoram or thyme and marjoram leaves?
I like to use the leaves but feel free to use either!
I didn’t have a couple ingredients and used what I had. The seasoning mix I made was awesome on ground chicken. I can only imagine how good it would be with all the seasonings LOL!
Can you sprinkle your seasoning on air fryer French fries?
Absolutely! I love Greek seasoning on my french fries! I would season just after they come out as they herbs and spices can burn a bit and get bitter if you put it on before air frying.
This worked so well on some grilled chicken…. It was so easy to make and tasted great! I also used it with some olive oil and vinegar for a greek salad dressing…. hello yumminess!
Greek food is definitely one of my favorites! My mind is swimming with ideas to use this!!
I love Greek anything!! I have to make a batch of this and keep it on hand 🙂
I love making my own spices, so much better and such great flavor! PLUS you know what’s actually in it! Your recipe sounds amazing!!
There’s a lot of great favor going on in this mix! It sounds so tasty and would be great used so many ways!
I love making my own spice seasoning mix too! I use my taco seasoning all the time, but I don’t have a Greek mix! I’ll be making a couple of batches to have on hand. Thank you!
This looks so fresh and wonderful. Pretty colors. And I bet it’s fabulous on chicken. I’d also love to do a roasted chickpea with Greek seasonings! Yum!
We LOVE this recipe. We went through it and now I am making it again tonight. It is wonderful on fish fillets. It’s light, yet perfect. We love it in deviled egg salad. I use it all the time. Mmmm, good. Thanks for this treat.
I am so glad!! Thank you!
Do you or can you blend these to make it a finer seasoning?
I don’t typically grind this mix, but you can certainly do it. I use a mortar and pestle when I grind down my everything bagel seasoning so I can control just how fine I get it and I can’t really do that with a spice grinder. Or you can just add the spices that you want to grind down and then add the other ones after. Thank you!
Are all of the herbs dried?
Yes, they are. It makes it shelf stable. If you want to revive them, just rub the spice mix between your fingers or hands before adding to your food.
We love Greek flavors and will be trying this very soon!
I love how versatile this is! This would be so awesome to have on hand!
I always make my own spice mixes and this one looks lovely! Such pretty photos, too! I’m so glad you share with us on throwback thursday because I’ve really been enjoying your blog!
Mollie
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I love seasoning mixes! Thank you for linking up to last week’s Tasty Tuesday linky! I’ve pinned your recipes to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board and hope that you’ll join us again this week.
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I love mixing up my own seasonings. I’ll have to try your recipe soon. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Have a great week ahead. Shared.
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This looks like a really delicious seasoning! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
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Oh, wow… this looks amazing!! I have most of the herbs planted and growing already. I may have to make a batch of this when I get a harvest of each!
Thank you so much for sharing! I can’t wait to try!!
Have a great week!
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Thanks so much! I hope you like it!
Hi Jennifer, I like making spice mixes, too. This Greek seasoning sounds really flavorful! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Janet
Thank you!
Thanks!! I never thought about making up my own spice mixes! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Thanks so much! I feel like I need to take a few extra jobs just to pay for all the food!
Loved your newsletter this week. It had me chuckling out loud just as here you about 2nd mortgage for the growing boy grocery bills. Seriously though where do they put it all???? This Greek seasoning is brilliant… great little grilling combo. Sharing everywhere!