Red Meat Allergy Friendly Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this Mediterranean-inspired marinade is the kind of thing that makes simple proteins taste like they came from a proper restaurant kitchen. It leans on extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar for a tangy base that tenderizes beautifully, while dried oregano, thyme, and cumin layer in that unmistakable Greek-style depth. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, the beauty here is in the versatility — this marinade is built entirely around plants and pantry staples, making it a natural fit for chicken, fish, or vegetables without a single ingredient that raises concern. There's no mystery here, just clean, whole-food components you can read at a glance. Whisk it together in minutes, let it sit in the fridge for up to five days, and you've got a flavor-packed shortcut ready whenever dinner calls. A handful of fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and brightness that takes it from good to genuinely impressive.
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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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