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Salt provides essential sodium and chloride minerals critical for nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and electrolyte balance, though dietary moderation is recommended due to health associations with excessive sodium intake.

About

Salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), essential for human physiological function and one of the oldest food preservation and flavoring agents known to civilization. Extracted through evaporation of seawater, mineral deposits, or underground salt mines, salt exists in multiple crystalline forms ranging from fine powder to large mineral nuggets. The main types include sea salt, rock salt (halite), kosher salt, and specialty salts such as Himalayan pink salt and fleur de sel, each with distinct grain sizes, mineral compositions, and textural properties that influence their culinary applications.

Culinary Uses

Salt serves as the primary flavor enhancer and seasoning across virtually all culinary traditions, enhancing natural flavors, suppressing bitterness, and balancing sweetness. Beyond its seasoning role, salt functions as a critical preservative through curing, brining, and dry-salting techniques in charcuterie, seafood preservation, and fermented foods. In baking and cooking, salt regulates gluten development, controls fermentation rates, and aids texture formation in breads, pastas, and cured meats. Different salt varieties—coarse kosher salt for finishing, fleur de sel for delicate garnish, and fine sea salt for baking—provide textural variation and mineral complexity to refined preparations.

Used In

Recipes Using salt (6,202)

RCI-VG.004.1314.001

Spicy Tofu

Spicy Tofu from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BV.004.0161.001

Spicy Tomatoes

Spicy Tomatoes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.004.0283.001

Spicy Tropical Gazpacho

Spicy Tropical Gazpacho from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.001.0251.001

Spicy Veal Roast

Makes 12 servings.

RCI-SN.001.0364.001

Spicy Vegetable Dip

Serve as a dip for celery sticks, green onions, green pepper, cauliflower and other crisp raw vegetables. Makes 1⅓ cups.

RCI-SN.002.0275.001

Spicy Veggie Cakes

Spicy Veggie Cakes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0296.001

Spicy Yogurt Marinade

You can make this marinade up to 1 day ahead and store it in the fridge.

RCI-MT.004.0765.001

Spinach and Chicken Skillet

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at

RCI-EG.003.0138.001

Spinach and Egg Casserole

Makes 6 servings

RCI-SN.001.0365.001

Spinach and Ricotta Filling

Spinach and Ricotta Filling from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0562.001

Spinach-Asparagus Salad with Strawberry Dressing

Yields: 4 servings

RCI-VG.004.1317.001

Spinach au Gratin

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Stewart Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1994.

RCI-RC.001.0215.001

Spinach Fried Rice

Use as part of main course. Serves 6.

RCI-SN.002.0276.001

Spinach-Leek Latkes

Makes 10-12

RCI-SC.003.0186.001

Spinach Salad Dressing

Dressing for spinach salads, from The Bicycle Shop, Santa Monica From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Source: my old recipes Makes 2½ cups

RCI-VG.001.0565.001

Spinach Salad with Crisped Tempeh

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RCI-VG.001.0566.001

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Original recipe Number of servings: 8

RCI-VG.001.0567.001

Spinach Salad with Warm Beet Dressing

Spinach Salad with Warm Beet Dressing from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource Serves: 4

RCI-VG.004.1321.001

Spinach Sauté

Spinach Sauté from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0238.001

Spinach Stew with Lamb

spinach Stew with Lamb

RCI-BR.004.0489.001

Sponge Cake

This is the traditional cake of Israel-and it is exceedingly popular. It has no Hebrew name but is called by the European designation, tort. This cake appears in many shades and shapes and is covered in a variety of ways.

RCI-ND.002.0144.001

Spring Butterflies

A fresh and lively side dish or a main course if served with whole grain bread, bean salad and fruit for dessert.

RCI-BR.004.0491.001

Spring Cupcakes

Makes: 16 cupcakes

RCI-SN.001.0367.001

Spring Onion Spelt Spread

A spread that consist of the three base ingredients tofu, oat flakes and raw spelt flour.

RCI-VG.002.0171.001

Spring Potato Salad

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: my old rec

RCI-VG.002.0172.001

Spring salad

In Romanian: Salata primavara

RCI-BR.005.0592.001

Spritzgeback

Spritzgeback is a type of German cookie.

RCI-MT.004.0766.001

Square Deluxe

Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1944. I can’t even imagine making this recipe.

RCI-SP.002.0208.001

Squash and Leek Soup

This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Manes Estate in Venus, Texas in 1981.

RCI-SC.005.0166.001

Squash-based Pizza Sauce

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

RCI-SP.002.0209.001

Squash Bisque

Squash Bisque from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1325.001

Squash Casserole

Squash Casserole is best in summer when squash is ripe and plentiful.

RCI-BR.001.0251.001

Squash Rolls

Squash Rolls from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1326.001

Squash Soufflé

Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

RCI-SP.002.0210.001

Squash Soup

Squash Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.005.0063.001

Squid and Mango Salad

Squid and Mango Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1329.001

Squid Soup with Lotus Root

Squid Soup with Lotus Root from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.002.0173.001

Sri Lanka Ala Badun Potatoes and Onion

Sri Lanka Ala Badun Potatoes and Onion from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0239.001

Sri Lanka Annasi

Sri Lanka Annasi Pineapple curry

RCI-SP.005.0240.001

Sri Lanka Beef Embul (Beef Stew)

Sri Lanka Beef Embul (Beef Stew) from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.001.0252.001

Sri Lanka Bistake Beef Steak Saute with Onion

Sri Lanka Bistake Beef Steak Saute with Onion from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0242.001

Sri Lanka Curried Leeks

Sri Lanka Curried Leeks from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.001.0063.001

Sri Lanka Curried Omelette Gravy

Sri Lanka Curried Omelette Gravy from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0297.001

Sri Lanka Date Chutney

Sri Lanka Date Chutney from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0243.001

Sri Lanka Hathu Curried Mushrooms

Sri Lanka Hathu Curried Mushrooms from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0278.001

Sri Lanka Mung-Ata Kavum Jaggery

Sri Lanka Mung-Ata Kavum Jaggery from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0298.001

Sri Lankan Coconut Cilantro Chutney

Sri Lankan Coconut Cilantro Chutney from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0244.001

Sri Lankan Peegudhu

Liver curry

RCI-RC.006.0125.001

Sri Lanka Pittu Coconut

Sri Lanka Pittu Coconut from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0299.001

Sri Lanka Sweet Mango Chutney

Sri Lanka Sweet Mango Chutney from the Recidemia collection