Artificial Food Coloring Free Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic and lemon, this Mediterranean-style marinade is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in your fridge at all times. Every single ingredient here is a whole, recognizable pantry staple — olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, dried herbs, and spices — so there's nothing synthetic hiding in the mix. That matters more than you might think, because bottled marinades and dressings are notorious for sneaking in artificial dyes and colorings to boost their visual appeal on store shelves. Making it yourself takes about five minutes and a whisk, and you end up with something far more vibrant and flavorful anyway. The combination of oregano, thyme, and cumin gives it real depth, while the lemon and vinegar keep it bright and sharp. It works beautifully on chicken, lamb, vegetables, or anything else you want to throw on the grill or into the oven. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a week's worth of effortless, clean-ingredient flavor ready to go.
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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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