Celery Salt substitute

Best substitute

Salt + Celery Seeds

Use the same amount + ¼ tsp celery seeds per tsp as the celery salt you are replacing

Best for soups

The best substitutes for celery salt are salt with celery seeds, celery powder with salt, or celery seed, depending on the use.

Other celery salt substitutes

Ranked, with the exact amount to use

2Celery Powder + Salt
Use the same amount + ¼ tsp salt per tsp
Mix celery powder with salt for similar flavor
What changes
Best for
soups, stews, salads, seasoning blends
Taste
Similar celery flavor with saltiness
Texture
Similar powder consistency
Prep. Mix celery powder with salt. Use 1/4 tsp salt per tsp of celery powder.
More concentrated celery flavor, adjust salt to taste
3Celery Seed
Use the same amount
Use celery seeds alone for celery flavor without salt
What changes
Best for
when you want celery flavor without salt, seasoning blends, marinades
Taste
Similar celery flavor without saltiness
Texture
Whole seeds, may need grinding
Prep. Use directly in recipes. May need to grind for even distribution.
No salt, so add separately if needed
4Celery Salt Blend
Use the same amount
Pre-made blend of celery salt and other seasonings
What changes
Best for
convenience cooking, seasoning blends, when you want additional flavors
Taste
Similar celery flavor with additional seasonings
Texture
Similar powder consistency
Prep. Use directly in recipes. Check ingredients for other seasonings.
May contain other seasonings, check ingredients
5Dill + Salt
Use the same amount + ¼ tsp salt per tsp
Alternative herb blend with similar saltiness
What changes
Best for
when you want a different herb flavor, fish dishes, vegetable seasoning
Taste
Herbal and slightly tangy
Texture
Similar powder consistency
Prep. Mix dill with salt. Use 1/4 tsp salt per tsp of dill.
Different flavor profile, more herbal
6Fennel Seeds + Salt
Use the same amount + ¼ tsp salt per tsp
Alternative spice blend with similar saltiness
What changes
Best for
when you want a different spice flavor, Italian dishes, sausage seasoning
Taste
Licorice-like and slightly sweet
Texture
Coarser texture due to ground seeds
Prep. Grind fennel seeds and mix with salt. Use 1/4 tsp salt per tsp of fennel.
Different flavor profile, more licorice-like

What is Celery Salt?

Celery Salt is Seasoning blend of salt and ground celery seeds, used in cooking and seasoning.

Cooking tips

Celery salt adds salty, celery flavor to dishes
It's commonly used in soups, stews, and salads
Great for seasoning vegetables, especially tomatoes
Essential for Bloody Marys and other cocktails
Can be used in dry rubs and marinades
Store in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness

Frequently asked questions

Can I use salt with celery seeds instead of celery salt?

Yes, salt with celery seeds is a good substitute for celery salt. Grind the celery seeds and mix with salt to achieve similar flavor and texture.

What's the difference between celery salt and celery seeds?

Celery salt is a blend of salt and ground celery seeds, while celery seeds are just the ground seeds. Celery salt provides both flavor and saltiness, while celery seeds only provide flavor.

Can I use celery powder with salt instead of celery salt?

Yes, celery powder with salt can work as a substitute. Mix celery powder with salt to achieve similar flavor and saltiness.

Why is celery salt so popular in cooking?

Celery salt is popular because it adds both celery flavor and saltiness in one convenient ingredient. It's especially popular in soups, stews, and cocktails like Bloody Marys.

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Celery Salt substitute

Other celery salt substitutes

2Celery Powder + Salt

3Celery Seed

4Celery Salt Blend

5Dill + Salt

6Fennel Seeds + Salt