Turkey Free Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, garlicky, and deeply aromatic, this Mediterranean-inspired marinade is built on a backbone of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar — a trio that delivers serious tang and richness in every drop. Dried oregano, thyme, and a touch of ground cumin layer in that unmistakable Greek-style warmth, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness if you have it on hand. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with just a whisk, making it one of those effortless kitchen wins that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. It works beautifully as a marinade for chicken, lamb, vegetables, or seafood, and doubles as a punchy drizzle or dressing when you want to brighten up a grain bowl or salad. Since every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable pantry staple, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought bottle. 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, herbaceous flavor ready to go whenever dinner needs a lift.
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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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