Emulsifier Free Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this Mediterranean-style marinade is the kind of thing that makes grilled chicken or roasted vegetables taste like they came from a proper taverna. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, fresh garlic, and a handful of dried spices — so there's nothing hidden, no additives, and no synthetic stabilizers keeping things artificially smooth. That's actually a win, because so many store-bought marinades and dressings rely on emulsifiers to hold their texture together, and tracking those down on ingredient labels can be genuinely exhausting. This one separates naturally as it sits, which is completely normal — just give it a good whisk or shake before you use it and it comes right back together. The apple cider vinegar adds a gentle tang that plays beautifully against the richness of the olive oil, while cumin gives the whole thing a subtle warmth that lifts it beyond a basic herb blend. Make a batch, keep it in a jar in the fridge, and you've got five days of bold, clean flavor ready to go whenever you need it.
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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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