Alpha Gal Friendly Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, garlicky, and loaded with Mediterranean herbs, this marinade is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in your fridge at all times. Every ingredient here is entirely plant-based — olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and a handful of dried spices — which makes it a natural fit for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome without having to scrutinize a single label. The apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang that plays beautifully against the oregano and cumin, giving the whole blend real depth and complexity. Whisking everything together takes only a few minutes, and the result is a versatile, boldly flavored marinade that works on vegetables, poultry, or anything else you want to throw on the grill or into the oven. Store-bought marinades can be a minefield of hidden additives and animal-derived ingredients, so having a clean, homemade version ready to go is genuinely freeing. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it 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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