MSG Free Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, garlicky, and deeply aromatic, this Mediterranean-inspired marinade brings serious flavor to whatever you're cooking without a single additive or flavor enhancer in sight. Store-bought marinades and seasoning blends are notorious for hiding glutamates under ingredient names that are easy to overlook, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smartest move. Here, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar form a tangy, well-rounded base that carries the warmth of oregano, thyme, and cumin beautifully. A hit of freshly minced garlic ties everything together and gives it that unmistakable Greek-kitchen character. It comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a whisk, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days — so you can marinate chicken, lamb, vegetables, or fish all week long. The optional fresh parsley adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish that makes it look as good as it tastes.
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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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