Mediterranean Diet Friendly Greek Herb Marinade
Extra-virgin olive oil, bright lemon juice, and a handful of aromatic dried herbs come together in a marinade that tastes like it belongs on a sun-drenched Greek terrace. The combination of oregano, thyme, and cumin layered into good olive oil is exactly the kind of flavor-forward, wholesome cooking that makes this style of eating so satisfying and easy to stick with. A splash of apple cider vinegar alongside the lemon juice gives the marinade a gentle tang that helps tenderize whatever you're soaking in it, while the finely minced garlic works its way into every bite. Fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and a clean, grassy note that lifts the whole thing. It takes just minutes to whisk together, and because it keeps in the fridge for up to five days, you can make a batch on Sunday and have deeply flavored proteins or vegetables ready to go all week. Drizzle it over chicken, lamb, fish, or roasted vegetables — honestly, it's hard to think of something it wouldn't improve.
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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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