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Garlic & Herb: Buttered Bread and a Bright Bean Salad
Give the sides their fair share of the compliments. Garlic & Herb, Side Seasoning turns a loaf into buttery garlic bread and brings a nutty, lemony finish to a white bean, tomato, and cucumber salad. One goes into the oven; the other needs only a bowl and a spoon. These recipes are awesome!
This blend is more than a handful of green herbs. Sesame seeds are a prominent part of its texture, with garlic, black pepper, lemon, and chives alongside. The seeds remain visible on the bread and salad, while the smaller ingredients soften into butter or dressing.
Garlic, sesame, and a little brightness
The product is salt-free and contains sesame seeds, garlic, black pepper, lemon, and chives. Measure salt separately rather than borrowing a ratio meant for a salty garlic blend. In the bread recipe, the seasoning briefly hydrates before it is mixed with butter. In the salad, most of it rests in the dressing; a small measured finishing sprinkle adds the seed-and-herb texture you can actually see.
First cook · the bread basket
Buttery Garlic & Herb Bread with Toasted Sesame
A brief covered bake warms the loaf and melts the butter into its crumb. Uncover it near the end for a crisp face and lightly toasted sesame. You get soft centers and browned edges without a broiler balancing act.
Buttery Garlic & Herb Bread with Toasted Sesame
Featuring: Garlic & Herb, Side Seasoning
Equipment: Rimmed baking sheet, foil, small bowl
The starting ratio: 1½ tablespoons seasoning, 6 tablespoons butter, and 1 tablespoon oil for one 12-ounce loaf.
Ingredients
For the bread
- 1 crusty French loaf, about 12 ounces
- 1½ tablespoons Garlic & Herb, Side Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Soften the blend. Heat the oven to 400°F. Stir seasoning and warm water in a small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes, then work in butter, oil, and salt. The sesame seeds will stay whole; the smaller garlic pieces should soften.
- Spread the loaf. Split the bread lengthwise. Spread the seasoned butter across both cut faces, working some into the open crumb. Close the halves together and wrap in foil.
- Warm through. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Open and toast. Carefully open the foil, lay the halves cut-side up, and bake another 6–8 minutes until the edges are golden and the sesame is lightly toasted. Check early rather than letting garlic or seeds turn bitter.
- Serve warm. Rest for 2 minutes, then cut into pieces or tear off portions at the table. Pour any buttery foil drippings back over the bread.
Choose a loaf with a tender interior rather than an extremely hard, dense crust. The butter should soak in; it should not sit as dry seasoning on top.
Recipe notes
Contains sesame, wheat, and milk. The measured salt assumes unsalted butter. If using salted butter, omit the separate salt at first. The total includes the short hydration step within preparation time.
Serve it with
Put it beside a pot of soup, grilled chicken, or a platter of barbecue. Make the bean salad below while the loaf bakes for a warm-and-cool side pairing.
Second cook · a dressing and a finishing sprinkle
Lemony Garlic & Herb White Bean Salad
Creamy beans and crisp vegetables make a side that can sit comfortably beside a rich barbecue supper. Give the dressing a few minutes to hydrate the garlic before tossing so the flavor spreads through the whole bowl.
Lemony Garlic & Herb White Bean Salad
Featuring: Garlic & Herb, Side Seasoning
Equipment: Large serving bowl, small jar or whisk
The starting ratio: 1 tablespoon seasoning in 3 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon seasoning to finish the salad.
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Garlic & Herb, Side Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
For the salad
- 1 can cannellini beans, about 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, cut into half-moons
- ¼ cup very thinly sliced red onion
- 1 teaspoon additional Garlic & Herb, Side Seasoning, for finishing
Instructions
- Hydrate the dressing. Whisk oil, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon seasoning, Dijon, and salt in a small jar or bowl. Let stand 10 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
- Prepare the bowl. Drain the rinsed beans well. Combine with tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a wide serving bowl. Pat very wet cucumber slices dry so they do not dilute the dressing.
- Toss gently. Whisk the dressing again and fold it through the beans and vegetables. Let the dressed salad stand for 10 minutes to mingle.
- Finish with texture. Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning over the salad just before serving, then give it one light turn with a spoon. Taste and adjust lemon or table salt only if needed.
The dressing’s 10-minute hydration happens during the 15-minute prep period. The separate 10-minute rest starts after tossing; that is why the total is 25 minutes.
Recipe notes
Contains sesame and mustard. This is a bean-and-vegetable salad, not a leafy salad with a heavy dry spice coating. For advance preparation, keep vegetables and dressing chilled separately and combine near serving.
Serve it with
Serve chilled or cool beside smoked meat, burgers, or buttered bread. Refrigerate promptly; do not leave it out longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour when the temperature is above 90°F.
The part of the cookout that disappears first
Warm bread and a cool salad earn their place beside ribs, brisket, chicken, or a pan of burgers. This is a useful jar to keep with the barbecue seasonings, and an easy gift for the person who always volunteers to bring a side. Send both recipes along so it gets used before the next cookout.
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FAQs
Why should my side dishes get a dedicated garlic and herb seasoning instead of just using the meat rub?
Barbecue meat rubs are packed with heavy sugars and salts designed for bark, whereas this custom blend is crafted specifically to give sides a bright, refreshing contrast. It brings together roasted garlic, nuttiness from sesame seeds, and a punch of citrus and chives so your sides can stand proudly next to rich, smoky meats.
How do I use this no-salt garlic herb blend to make the ultimate barbecue garlic bread?
Simply stir a generous spoonful of this gourmet seasoning directly into softened butter and slather it across your favorite loaf before baking. Because the blend is completely salt-free, you can control the exact saltiness while we deliver the deep roasted garlic aroma and herbal lift.
Besides garlic bread, what other cookout sides and salads can I dress up with this spice mix?
This versatile bottle works wonders when tossed with crispy roasted potato wedges, stirred into a tangy pasta salad, or shaken over grilled zucchini. It is also the perfect way to upgrade your greens, whether you are dressing a fresh garden salad or shaking it over buttery grilled corn on the cob.
