How To Make Authentic Greek Marinade | Greek Marinade Recipe (Lemon, Olive Oil & Oregano)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides a fruity note while being more accessible.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often cheaper.

Squeeze about 1/2 cup of lemon juice into a bowl.

Add approximately 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil to the bowl.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic to the mixture.

Stir in 1-1.5 teaspoons of oregano.

Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined.

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