Artificial Food Coloring Free Lemon Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, herby, and built entirely from scratch, this Mediterranean-style marinade is the kind of thing that makes grilled chicken or roasted vegetables taste like they came from a restaurant. Every drop of color in the bowl comes from real ingredients — golden turmeric, fresh lemon zest, and a trio of fragrant herbs — so there's zero reason to reach for a bottled marinade loaded with dyes and additives you can't pronounce. That warm, golden hue is purely natural, and the flavor backs it up completely. The combination of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic creates a base that clings beautifully to proteins, while oregano, thyme, and rosemary layer in that unmistakable Greek countryside aroma. A little ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overpowering the citrus. It comes together in minutes with a whisk and a bowl, and it keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can prep ahead and have a genuinely clean, vibrant marinade ready whenever you need it.
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4 servings
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and whisk until the mixture looks slightly emulsified and uniform.
- 2
Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, ginger, and salt. Whisk again until everything is evenly distributed.
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