Cashew 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, while fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar give it that signature tang that cuts through rich proteins beautifully. Dried oregano and thyme bring the classic herbaceous backbone, and a touch of ground cumin adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Everything comes together in a single bowl with nothing more than a whisk — no blender, no special equipment, no fuss. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, marinades can be a surprisingly tricky category since some store-bought versions sneak in nut-based oils or are processed on shared lines. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can coat your food and let it soak without second-guessing the label. Make a batch at the start of the week, stash it in a jar in the fridge, and you've got a flavor-packed shortcut ready to go for days.
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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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