Nutmeg Free Greek Herb Marinade
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. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a tangy lift that tenderizes whatever you're marinating. Dried oregano, thyme, and a touch of cumin layer in that unmistakable Greek-inspired depth without any complicated technique — just whisk and go. For anyone navigating spice blends that often sneak in unexpected ingredients, building a marinade from scratch like this puts you fully in control of every single component. There's no guesswork, no label-reading anxiety, just clean, honest flavors you can trust. It comes together in minutes, keeps in the fridge for up to five days, and works beautifully on chicken, lamb, vegetables, or anything else you want to taste like a sun-drenched Mediterranean kitchen.
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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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