Black Pepper Free Herb & Garlic Italian Marinade

This bright, herby marinade is everything you want drizzled over chicken, vegetables, or grilled fish — punchy with garlic, layered with fresh oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary, and lifted by a hit of lemon zest and juice. Most store-bought Italian marinades and dressings quietly sneak in black pepper or cracked pepper blends, making them a frustrating off-limits item for anyone who needs to avoid it. This one skips it entirely without sacrificing any depth, leaning on ground turmeric and ginger to bring warmth and complexity in its place. The apple cider vinegar adds just enough tang to balance the richness of the extra-virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey rounds everything out beautifully if you want a slightly sweeter finish. It comes together in one bowl with just a whisk and about a minute of your time. 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, confident flavor ready to go whenever you need it.

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