85 flavors that taste great with sea salt
..and 33 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes sea salt better. On average, recipes with sea salt received a 4.43⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with olive oil. And sometimes worse. Like with baking soda.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
Improved by
- olive oil
- black pepper
- cilantro
- red onion
- kosher salt
- lime juice
- jalapeño peppers
- active yeast
- dijon mustard
- sage
- balsamic vinegar
- black beans
- cranberry
- marinara sauce
- kale
- sundried tomato
- raw pecans
- feta cheese
- cherry tomato
- bell peppers
- arugula
- red lentils
- sriracha
- naan
- brussel sprouts
- italian sausage
- lasagna noodles
- pepitas
- blue cheese
- poblano peppers
- golden raisins
- arborio rice
- walnut oil
- crusty bread
- hickory
- peppers
High potential
- vanilla protein powder
- tofu
- coconut butter
- salt
- nutritional yeast
- vegetable broth
- red chili flakes
- parmesan
- creamy almond butter
- oregano
- butternut squash
- chicken stock
- fettuccine pasta
- lentils
- capers
- nuts
- fusilli
- chili
- red curry paste
- baby arugula
- yellow squash
- italian tomato
- honey mustard
- champagne vinegar
Spoiled by
- gelatin
- herbes de provence
- yeast
- green apples
- white wheat flour
- flank steak
- cream of tartar
- bourbon
- clementines
- cod
- dark chocolate
- oat flour
- flaxseed meal
- corn syrup
- almond flour
- raspberry
- confectioners sugar
- cocoa powder
- almond meal
- egg whites
- cornflour
- vanilla
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- egg
- baking soda
Worse all around
Common combinations
- butter
- lemon juice
- all purpose flour
- flat leaf parsley
- maple syrup
- cinnamon
- coconut oil
- carrots
- cumin
- milk
- sugar
- thyme
- ginger
- basil
- brown sugar
- honey
- tomato
- heavy cream
- garlic powder
- shallots
- green onions
- almonds
- cayenne
- yellow onion
- rosemary
- chickpeas
- avocado oil
- avocado
- celery
- walnuts
- coconut milk
- bay leaf
- chili powder
- coconut sugar
- lemon zest
- apple cider vinegar
- nutmeg
- vegetable oil
- egg yolk
- tomato paste
- smoked paprika
- sour cream
- almond milk
- sweet potatoes
- rolled oats
- red bell peppers
- mint
- turmeric
- white onion
- chives
- cucumber
- raw cashew nuts
- banana
- pecans
- dark brown sugar
- onion powder
- cream cheese
- tahini
- buttermilk
- dill
- spinach
- flour
- greek yogurt
- chicken
- semisweet chocolate
- zucchini
- chicken broth
- cauliflower
- bacon
- wheat flour
- coconut
- vegetable stock
- orange juice
- canola oil
- potatoes
- grape seed oil
- soy sauce
- peanut butter
- red chili peppers
- mayonnaise
- agave
- quinoa
- worcestershire sauce
- cane sugar
- old fashioned oats
- chocolate
- mozzarella cheese
- baby spinach
- asparagus
- serrano chili
- cardamom
- leeks
- vegan butter
- sesame seeds
- bittersweet chocolate
- arrowroot
- medjool dates
- sesame oil
- blueberry
- cumin seeds
- yogurt
- hot sauce
- pumpkin puré
- vanilla bean
- chia seeds
- flaky sea salt
- raisins
- crème fraîche
- cilantro seeds
- yukon gold potatoes
- white sugar
- strawberry
- herbs
- rice
- allspice
- crumbs
- mushrooms
- oil
- corn
- flax egg
- dates
- white wine vinegar
- apple
- ricotta cheese
- cornmeal
- tamari
- green beans
- coconut aminos
- pumpkin pie spice
- garam marsala
- almond butter
- red wine
- pine nuts
- bread flour
- ketchup
- crimini mushrooms
- orange zest
- seeds
- eggplant
- peas
- pasta
- flaxseed
- red chili
- sweet onion
- applesauce
- heavy whipping cream
- italian seasoning
- tapioca
- shrimp
- fennel seeds
- fish sauce
- cashew nuts
- salmon
- tomato sauce
- radish
- plum tomato
- brown rice
- green bell peppers
- adobo
- russet potatoes
- pistachios
- panko crumbs
- coconut flour
- white peppers
- sherry vinegar
- sweet paprika
- marjoram
- corn tortillas
- peanuts
- spaghetti
- salted butter
- mustard
- romaine lettuce
- sunflower seeds
- coffee
- beef stock
- cider vinegar
- cherries
- chipotle peppers
- fire roasted tomato
- roma tomato
- berry
- tarragon
- lime zest
- white vinegar
- instant yeast
- kalamata olives
- anchovy filets
- gruyère cheese
- cake flour
- spelt
- wheat pastry flour
- whipped cream
- green chili
- turbinado sugar
- hemp seeds
- pita bread
- red cabbage
- mango
- ground pork
- aquafaba
- dutched cocoa
- white beans
- potato starch
- lettuce
- beets
- fennel
- hummus
- virgin coconut oil
- coconut flakes
- pecorino cheese
- pancetta
- salsa
- green lentils
- shiitake mushrooms
- condensed milk
- granny smith apple
- pumpkin
- yellow bell peppers
- coconut cream
- cacao powder
- fruit
- hamburger buns
- red potatoes
- chicken thighs
- bread
- cannellini beans
- hazelnuts
- tuna
- poppy seeds
- cream
- basmati
- liquid smoke
- molasses
- brandy
- broth
- toasted pine nuts
- chili garlic sauce
- grape tomato
- baguette
- pinto beans
- penne pasta
- pineapple
- cabbage
- green cabbage
- parsnips
- linguine
- button mushrooms
- saffron
- peanut oil
- turkey
- corn kernels
- pear
- pumpkin seeds
- peach
- sunflower oil
- anise
- olives
- apricots
- ancho chili
- caraway seeds
- tortilla
- harissa
- desiccated coconut
- brown rice flour
- rice wine vinegar
- raw sugar
- portobello mushrooms
- beans
- monterey jack cheese
- nut butter
- barbecue sauce
- sweetener
- artichoke hearts
- new potatoes
- beer
- cheese
- blanched almond flour
- sirloin steak
- horseradish
- flour tortillas
- blackberry
- celery seeds
- green olives
- cauliflower rice
- sea scallops
- desserts
- prosciutto
- cacao nibs
- macaroni
- lemon peel
- raw sunflower seeds
- milk chocolate
- yellow cornmeal
- oats
- halibut
- flatbread
- ciabatta
- rhubarb
- napa cabbage
- yellow potatoes
- turnips
- sprinkles
- granulated garlic
- lamb
- beef
- distilled white vinegar
- jam
- sherry
- quick oats
- cocoa
- couscous
- pork shoulder
- pork loin
- tomatillos
- mustard seeds
- ground turkey
- non dairy milk
- baby potatoes
- baby bella mushrooms
- ham
- cumin powder
- peppercorns
- toasted pecans
- brown lentils
- ice
- boiled egg
- rice flour
- mirin
- skin
- vegetable shortening
- candied ginger
- swiss chard
- sumac
- pork tenderloin
- rye flour
- chuck roast
- kidney beans
- white rice flour
- orange bell peppers
- vidalia onion
- white chocolate
- watercress
- stock
- savoy cabbage
- coconut palm sugar
- orzo pasta
- habanero
- caramels
- white mushrooms
- lobster
- san marzano tomato
- apple cider
- puff pastry
- evaporated milk
- rotisserie chicken
- polenta
- raw cacao powder
- guajillo chili peppers
- beef chuck roast
- white granulated sugar
- white sesame seeds
- vegan worcestershire sauce
- cardamom pods
- turmeric powder
- pork
- green peas
- shaved parmesan
- wild rice
- peppermint
- lemongrass
- table salt
- beef tenderloin
- chicken wings
- caramel sauce
- buckwheat flour
- chard
- white bread
- provolone cheese
- porcini mushrooms
- fish
- queso fresco cheese
- aleppo peppers
- yellow curry powder
- lard
- instant coffee
- rotini pasta
- baking potatoes
- sourdough bread
- fontina cheese
- cotija cheese
- apple juice
- pepperoncini peppers
- tart apple
- cottage cheese
- thai basil
- beef brisket
- eye steaks
- raw pumpkin seeds
- wheat
- panko
- juniper berry
- rigatoni pasta
- popcorn kernels
- toasted sesame seeds
- sourdough starter
- okra
- granulated white sugar
- vinegar
- dill pickles
- pretzels
- crackers
- gochujang
- pork chops
- salmon filets
- celery salt
- croutons
- clarified butter
- burrata cheese
- snow peas
- maldon salt
- orange liqueur
- espresso powder
- pickles
- raw hazelnuts
- galangal
- baking apples
- corn oil
- toasted coconut flakes
- brioche
- curry
- vegan chocolate
- watermelon
- nori
- squash
- fenugreek seeds
- mexican oregano
- granulated onion
- red beets
- curly kale
- honeycrisp apple
- buns
- white peppercorns
- plums
- white balsamic vinegar
- white button mushrooms
- lamb shoulder
- salad greens
- raw pine nuts
- white miso
- oranges
- grapefruit
- marshmallows
- pesto
- xanthan gum
- artichokes
- mustard powder
- self rising flour
- seasoning
- raw honey
- kabocha squash
- tabasco sauce
- quinoa flour
- drumsticks
- turkey stock
- pomegranate
- pappardelle pasta
- chili paste
- yams
- shell pasta
- pie crust
- tomato juice
- cajun seasoning
- butter lettuce
- candy canes
- malt vinegar
- french green lentils
- purple cabbage
- celeriac
- sorghum flour
- sausage
- pizza sauce
- jasmine rice
- balsamic glaze
- onion flakes
- niçoise olives
- wheat bread
- corn starch
- haddock
- romano cheese
- unbleached bread flour
- heirloom tomato
- espresso
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Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes we found with sea salt:
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Butterscotch Frosting
carlsbadcravings.com
Review: 4.43/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.9/10
Vegan & Gluten-free Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
allergylicious.com
Review: 4.7/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.6/10
Beautiful Berry Feta Spinach Salad + Fresh Strawberry Dressing
cleanfoodcrush.com
Review: 4.43/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.3/10
