Coconut Free Herb & Garlic Italian Marinade
This bright, herb-forward marinade is the kind of thing that makes a simple piece of chicken or a handful of 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 pile on layer after layer of aromatic flavor. A hit of lemon zest and juice keeps everything lively, and the minced garlic ties it all together with that unmistakable savory depth. Ground turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that you might not be able to place right away, but you'll definitely notice if they're missing. Many store-bought Italian dressings and marinades sneak in unexpected oils or emulsifiers, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the bowl. A touch of honey at the end is entirely optional but rounds out the acidity beautifully if you want a slightly mellower finish. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can whip up a batch on Sunday and have effortlessly flavorful meals ready to go all week.
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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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