How to Use unsalted in a Sentence

unsalted

adjective
  • Mixed raw unsalted nuts and fresh fruit are a usual go-to of mine.
    Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 26 June 2019
  • The meat was dry and stringy, the bun soggy from all that sauce and the fries were limp and unsalted.
    Brenda Cain, cleveland, 13 Jan. 2022
  • Peanut butter in its most raw, unsalted form is a great source of protein for your pooch.
    Abigail Beck, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
  • In this case, three parts half-and-half to one part melted unsalted butter.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Cut a ½ cup of cold, unsalted butter (one stick) into ½-inch cubes.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022
  • Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a rolling boil and fill a large bowl two-thirds of the way full of ice water.
    Kat Craddock, Saveur, 21 Apr. 2017
  • Because some of the components in this recipe are very salty, choose unsalted beef broth for this recipe.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Place 3/4 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
    Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
  • To a bowl, add all-purpose flour, salt, and cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Add unsalted butter; beat on medium-high until smooth and fluffy.
    Woman's Day Test Kitchen, Woman's Day, 24 Oct. 2018
  • Make sure to use the unsalted variety to control the salt level in the recipe.
    Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 17 Oct. 2017
  • Our basic dough is a pure and simple ode to unsalted butter and all-purpose flour.
    Lisa Ludwinski, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2018
  • Heat same skillet to medium-high and melt unsalted butter.
    Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Choose unsalted or plain pumpkin seeds for a bedtime snack and be mindful of portion size.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
  • My homework for you is to go get yourself a tomato and try an unsalted and salted slice side by side.
    Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Uncured, unsalted, skin-on pork belly comes from, yup, the pig’s belly.
    Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 18 Dec. 2017
  • Spread 1/2 cup raw, shelled, unsalted peanuts on a medium rimmed baking sheet.
    Annada D. Rathi, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2020
  • If you’ve only got unsalted on hand, add another ¼ tsp.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Use cold, unsalted butter for even melting across the surface.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Instead, go with unsalted nuts, fresh veggies, and low-sodium dips.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Grease the sides and bottom of three nine-inch cake pans with unsalted butter or nonstick cooking spray.
    CNN, 20 Dec. 2021
  • Once onions start to brown, add tablespoon of unsalted butter and stir in, picking up any brown bits from onions.
    Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 20 Oct. 2020
  • Healthful fats can come from foods like avocados, olive oil, fish or small amounts of unsalted nuts.
    Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Make sure the almonds and peanuts are unsalted to avoid water retention.
    Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 6 Aug. 2015
  • Just add three-quarters of a stick of softened unsalted butter and one egg to the contents of the box to make the dough.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026
  • Combine unsalted butter, sugar, corn syrup and milk in a medium pot.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2021
  • In a mug, dissolve the sugar in a little hot water, then add rum and unsalted butter.
    Aaron Goldfarb, Esquire, 6 Dec. 2017
  • If using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to help balance the sweetness of the cookies.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023

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