Unique Zesty Herb Marinade

Elevate your culinary creations with this Unique Zesty Herb Marinade—a vibrant blend of fresh citrus, aromatic herbs, and bold seasonings that infuses any dish with irresistible zest and depth. Packed with flavorful ingredients like lemon and orange juice, red wine vinegar, and a hint of honey for sweetness, this quick and easy marinade combines the savory richness of garlic, parsley, cilantro, basil, and rosemary to deliver a mouthwatering balance of tangy, herbaceous notes. Perfect for marinating chicken, fish, vegetables, or steak, this homemade marinade comes together in just 10 minutes and can be refrigerated for up to three days. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, this versatile marinade guarantees to take your meals to the next level.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups olive oil
• 0.25 cups lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, and red wine vinegar. Whisk together until well blended.

Step 2

Add the honey and Dijon mustard to the mixture, continuing to whisk until the liquid is smooth and emulsified.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, and rosemary. Mix until the herbs are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all the flavors.

Step 5

Transfer the marinade to an airtight container or a zip-top bag for use.

Step 6

Use the marinade immediately by coating your desired protein or vegetables, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow at least 1 hour of marinating time for optimal flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	279.8 grams (279.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1135

Total Fat 113.40g	145%
Saturated Fat 17.40g	87%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 126mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 28.90g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1.20g	4%
Total Sugars 21.30g
Protein 1.60g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 279mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.3%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 10.1%