Cinnamon Free Greek Herb Marinade

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

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Bright, garlicky, and punchy with lemon, this Mediterranean-style marinade is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in your fridge at all times. It comes together in minutes with a handful of pantry staples — olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dried oregano, thyme, and cumin — making it as practical as it is flavorful. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices like cinnamon, marinades and spice blends can be a minefield, since many store-bought versions sneak it in for depth or sweetness. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can marinate with total confidence. The combination of fresh lemon juice and vinegar gives the base a lively acidity that tenderizes proteins beautifully, while the garlic and herbs do the heavy lifting on flavor. A handful of fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and a clean, grassy finish if you have it on hand. Make a batch, stash it in a jar, and you're set for grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or anything else that could use a serious flavor upgrade.

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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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