Nightshade Free Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic and lemon, this Mediterranean-inspired 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 quick whisk — no cooking required — and the combination of oregano, thyme, and cumin gives it that unmistakably bold, sun-drenched flavor. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, store-bought marinades and spice blends can be a minefield of hidden paprika, chili, or tomato derivatives, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang that plays beautifully off the fresh lemon juice, while the olive oil brings everything together into a silky, well-rounded base. It works beautifully on chicken, lamb, seafood, or roasted vegetables — basically anything that benefits from a long soak in something deeply savory. Make a batch on Sunday and you've got a flavor-packed shortcut ready to go all week long.
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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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