Paleo Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, garlicky, and loaded with Mediterranean herbs, this marinade is the kind of thing that makes a simple piece of chicken or lamb taste like it came off a restaurant grill. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the rich base, while fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar bring just the right amount of tang to tenderize whatever you're marinating. Oregano, thyme, and cumin layer in that unmistakable Greek-inspired depth, and a handful of fresh parsley takes it over the top if you have it on hand. Store-bought marinades are notorious for sneaking in sugar, soy, or other additives that have no place in a whole-foods approach to eating — this one is nothing but clean, real ingredients you can actually pronounce. It comes together in minutes with a single bowl and a whisk, which makes it an easy weeknight staple or a weekend meal-prep hero. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a flavor-packed marinade ready to go for the next five days.
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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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