BHA & BHT Free Greek Herb Marinade

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

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Bright, garlicky, and deeply aromatic, this Mediterranean-inspired marinade brings bold flavor to just about anything you want to throw on the grill or roast in the oven. Every ingredient here is clean and whole — extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a handful of dried herbs and spices you likely already have in your pantry. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid the synthetic preservatives that sneak into so many bottled marinades and condiments at the grocery store. Whisking everything together takes only a few minutes, and the result is a fragrant, slightly emulsified blend that clings beautifully to meat, vegetables, or whatever you're marinating. The garlic and cumin add a warm, earthy depth while the lemon and vinegar keep things lively and bright. A handful of fresh parsley stirred in at the end is optional but genuinely worth it if you have some on hand. Make a batch, stash it in a jar in the fridge, and you've got a reliable, preservative-free flavor boost ready to go for the whole week.

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Ingredients

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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