Yeast Free Lemon Greek Herb Marinade
Bright, herby, and deeply aromatic, this Mediterranean-inspired marinade is built entirely from fresh ingredients you can feel good about. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the silky base, while fresh lemon juice and zest cut through with a sharp, sunny acidity that wakes everything up. Minced garlic and a trio of chopped herbs — oregano, thyme, and rosemary — bring that unmistakable Greek countryside character, and a pinch of turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more complex than your average marinade. For anyone navigating yeast-free eating, store-bought marinades and dressings can be a minefield of hidden fermented ingredients, vinegars, and additives. This one sidesteps all of that entirely — every single ingredient is straightforward, whole, and naturally free of anything fermented or yeast-derived. It comes together in one bowl with just a whisk, and it keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can prep ahead and have it ready for the week. Whether you're coating chicken, fish, or vegetables, the lemon and herbs do serious flavor work in as little as 30 minutes of marinating time.
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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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