That sounds like a good combination. I agree with you about it being "lots of salt"

I have, over time, tried to reduce salt in my cooking by using more herbs and herb mixtures. The mixes are not based in salt. In fact most of them do not contain sodium at all, except for the fact that herbs tend to be slightly salty. I've mixed my own spices, but I have found that it gets expensive to keep all the ingredients on hand.

A place I now go, for several years, is www.penzeys.com

They purvey high quality herbs and spices in different quantities. Their "herbs de provence" is an excellent mix. I use it on chicken and pork. They have many others. Check out their site when you can.

I am not affiliated with Penzeys in any way, so this is not a commercial plug. It's just an idea for anyone wanting better ways to make food more appealing. Penzeys is an excellent vendor and I feel comfortable doing business with them.

Good Luck!