Sesame Free Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, garlicky, and deeply aromatic, this Mediterranean-inspired marinade brings together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a warm blend of oregano, thyme, and cumin into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did. It comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a whisk, making it an effortless weeknight upgrade for chicken, lamb, vegetables, or anything else you want to pull off the grill with serious flavor. Many store-bought marinades and spice blends sneak in sesame oil or tahini-adjacent ingredients, so mixing your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move when you need to keep things safe. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means no label-reading anxiety and no compromises on taste. The apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang that plays beautifully against the richness of the olive oil, while the cumin gives the whole thing a slightly earthy warmth that feels distinctly Greek without being one-dimensional. Make a batch at the start of the week, stash it in a sealed jar in the fridge, and you've got five days of bold, herb-forward flavor ready to go whenever you need it.
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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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