Lactose Free Lemon Greek Herb Marinade

Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this Mediterranean-style marinade is the kind of thing that makes weeknight chicken or grilled vegetables taste like they came from a proper taverna. Every ingredient in the bowl is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required — just fresh herbs, good olive oil, and a generous squeeze of lemon. The combination of oregano, thyme, and rosemary gives it that unmistakable Greek character, while turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that rounds out the brightness without overpowering it. Whisking the lemon juice into the olive oil creates a light emulsion that clings beautifully to whatever you're marinating, helping all those aromatics actually penetrate the protein rather than just sitting on the surface. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have flavor-packed meals ready to go all week. Just remember to set aside a separate portion before the marinade touches raw protein if you want a finishing drizzle — it's worth the extra few seconds.

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