High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Herb & Garlic Italian Marinade

Bottled Italian dressings and marinades are some of the sneakiest places high fructose corn syrup hides, tucked quietly between "natural flavors" and "spices" on a label you have to squint to read. This from-scratch version skips all of that entirely, built on a clean base of extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar with nothing processed in sight. Fresh oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary do the heavy lifting on flavor, while minced garlic, lemon zest, and a splash of lemon juice give it that bright, punchy backbone you want in a great marinade. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger add a subtle warmth that makes this feel more complex than the ingredient list suggests. If you want just a whisper of sweetness to round everything out, a small drizzle of honey is entirely optional — and still completely free of the corn-derived sweeteners you're avoiding. It comes together in minutes, keeps in the fridge for up to five days, and works beautifully on chicken, vegetables, or anything else you want to taste like it came from a good Italian kitchen.

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