Carrageenan Free Herb & Garlic Italian Marinade
This bright, herbaceous marinade is the kind of thing that makes a simple piece of chicken or a handful of roasted vegetables taste like it came from a proper Italian kitchen. Extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar form the base, while fresh oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary bring layers of fragrance that dried herbs just can't match. A hit of lemon zest and juice keeps everything lively, and the optional honey rounds out any sharpness without tipping into sweetness. Many bottled marinades and dressings sneak in thickeners and stabilizers — including carrageenan — to hold their texture on the shelf, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the cleanest route. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means you know exactly what's going into your food. It comes together in under two minutes with a whisk and a bowl, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can marinate on your schedule all week long.
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4 servings
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk until the mixture looks slightly emulsified, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, ginger, salt, and lemon zest. Whisk again until everything is evenly distributed.
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