Sesame Free Herb & Garlic Italian Marinade
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this Italian-style marinade is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in your fridge at all times. Fresh oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary come together with extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a hit of lemon for a marinade that smells incredible and tastes even better. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger add a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more interesting than your average bottled dressing. Store-bought marinades are notorious for sneaking in sesame oil or tahini-based ingredients, especially in Mediterranean-style blends, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward — no hidden oils, no label anxiety, just real food. A touch of honey rounds out the acidity if you want a slightly softer finish, but it works beautifully either way. Whisk it up, pour it over chicken, vegetables, or whatever you're throwing on the grill, and let the fresh herbs do their thing.
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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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