Celery Free Herb & Garlic Italian Marinade
This bright, herbaceous marinade is the kind of thing that makes simple proteins and vegetables taste like they came from a proper Italian kitchen. Extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar form the tangy base, while fresh oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary layer in that unmistakable garden-fresh aroma. A hit of lemon zest and juice keeps everything lively, and the optional honey rounds out any sharp edges without tipping it into sweet territory. Many store-bought Italian dressings and marinades sneak in celery seed or celery extract as a flavor booster, so making your own is genuinely the safest route when you need to avoid that ingredient entirely. Every component here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can whisk this together with total confidence. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have it ready to go 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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