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What is Atlas Spring salt and where does it come from?

Atlas Spring is a natural, coarse-grained gourmet salt that comes from the western region of Morocco, where the Sahara Desert meets the Atlas Mountains. Centuries ago, an ancient well was dug into the rocky face of the mountain, from which salty water is drawn up and then poured into salt pans to allow the water to evaporate under the hot sun. 

As the well is situated in a very extreme and remote location, this unique salt is highly prized and in limited supply. Atlas Spring salt is also known as the tears of the Greek god Atlas.

The story of how the salt came to be goes like this: the Greek god Atlas, who carried the world on his shoulders, saw the suffering and pain of humankind. Atlas began to weep, and his tears gathered in the Sahara, where they met the hot sun. The sun transformed Atlas’s tears into the treasures of the Sahara: beautiful salt crystals. What a marvellous history this salt has!

How is Atlas Spring salt used?

Atlas Spring salt is a mild-tasting, mineral-rich salt that is a fantastic choice as an everyday seasoning for your meals. Thanks to its high mineral content, it is also a much healthier alternative to ordinary table salt.

Moroccans recommend using Atlas Spring salt in lamb or goat kebabs, tagines and curries. We, however, recommend using this mild salt in fresh salads, soups and sauces. It enhances flavours and gives your dish a subtle finishing touch without overpowering it. 

Thanks to its crunchy texture and pleasant flavour, you’ll also avoid over-salting your food. Add Atlas Spring salt to your salt shaker and you’ll have a lovely pink, aesthetic table decoration in your kitchen too!

A lovely recipe to try with our Atlas Spring salt:

Summer strawberry and tomato salad.

This is a brilliant and incredibly simple recipe to try this summer! The salad is quick and easy to make, yet has a deliciously melt-in-the-mouth and refreshing flavour. Its fresh ingredients also make it the ideal (gluten-free!) salad for vegans.

At first, it might seem a bit odd to use strawberries with tomatoes, but it’s definitely worth a try! The flavours of this unusual combination are so vibrant and delicious that we make this salad time and time again! It’s simply delicious. 

Our Atlas Spring salt adds the finishing touch to this salad and really brings out the different flavours. The secret to this salad is to use sweet, ripe strawberries, as they pair perfectly with the acidity of the tomatoes.

Don’t forget to choose ripe tomatoes either, as unripe ones can make the salad taste bitter.

For the salad, you’ll need:

• 450 grams of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 450 grams of sweet strawberries, quartered
• One shallot, chopped
• The juice of half a lemon
• One tablespoon of olive oil
• One teaspoon of our Atlas Spring salt
• Half a teaspoon of black pepper (we recommend using our Kampot black pepper)
• Two tablespoons of fresh, chopped parsley

Method:

• Mix all the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. Gently stir the tomatoes and strawberries with a large spoon, taking care not to crush them.
• Now take a small bite of the salad! Add more salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve this delicious salad as a side dish, for example with grilled meat.

Bon appétit! 🙂

You can keep the strawberry and tomato summer salad in a sealed container in the fridge for up to three days!