Low Sugar Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, garlicky, and loaded with Mediterranean flavor, this herb marinade is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in your fridge at all times. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the rich base, while fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar bring a tangy lift that makes proteins and vegetables really sing. Dried oregano, thyme, and cumin layer in that unmistakable Greek-inspired depth without any complicated technique — just whisk and go. Many store-bought marinades sneak in sweeteners you'd never expect, so making your own from scratch means you stay in complete control of what goes on your food. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of added sugar, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. A handful of fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish. Make a batch on Sunday and you've got a versatile, flavor-packed marinade ready to go all week long.
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4 servings
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl and whisk until the mixture looks slightly emulsified and uniform.
- 2
Add the garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk again until all the spices are evenly distributed throughout the oil mixture.
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