brininess

He smelled of salt and the brininess of the deep sea.

Adding the sweetness of shallots or even the brininess of anchovies or the heat of red pepper flakes does not change this equation.

It's light and herby, plus you get a little brininess from the capers.

I love cheese that has a little brininess, but some of my personal favorites, like feta, can take on an almost chalky flavor when melted and incorporated into dishes.

Lastly, the sliced black olives stand out to me against this Tex-Mex backdrop, and the brininess they bring makes them a must in any layer dip I make.