Carrageenan Free Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this Mediterranean-style marinade is the kind of thing that makes a simple piece of chicken or a handful of vegetables taste like it came from a proper Greek kitchen. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the base, balanced by fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar for that signature tang, while dried oregano, thyme, and a touch of cumin layer in warmth and depth. Everything comes together with a quick whisk — no cooking, no special equipment, just bold flavors in minutes. For anyone navigating ingredient labels on store-bought marinades and dressings, this is a breath of fresh air: every single component here is a whole, recognizable ingredient with nothing hidden in the mix. Carrageenan, a thickener and stabilizer commonly found in bottled dressings and prepared sauces, simply has no place in a recipe this clean and straightforward. Make a batch on Sunday, stash it in a sealed jar in the fridge, and you've got a ready-to-go marinade for the whole week.
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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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