Labneh Dip (How To Make Labneh)

Creamy dip drizzled with tomatoes olive oil and herbs in a bowl with pita chips.

This easy labneh dip recipe has a layer of rich, creamy labneh topped with a drizzle of sizzled mini tomatoes in olive oil and garlic with herbs and spices.

Course Appetizer/Dip/Party Food

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 44kcal

Author Lee-Ann Grace

Equipment

1 large bowl
1 large sieve/strainer
cheesecloth or similar I used a clean Chux kitchen cloth

Ingredients

Labneh

500 g plain greek yogurt full fat
¼ teaspoon cooking salt

Drizzle

2½ tablespoon olive oil divided
100 g miniature tomatoes
1 garlic clove halved
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
½ teaspoon za'atar seasoning
zest of a lemon finely grated
¼ teaspoon cooking salt
finely chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Metric - US customary

Instructions

To make the labneh

Place a strainer/sieve over a large bowl and line it with cheesecloth or clean Chux cloth and set aside.
Mix the yogurt and salt then pour into the lined strainer.
500 g plain greek yogurt, ¼ teaspoon cooking salt
Fold over the top of the Chux to cover then place in the fridge for 24 hours.

To finish the dip

Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan, and fry tomatoes and garlic over medium-low heat until the tomatoes start to burst and the garlic is golden.
2½ tablespoon olive oil, 1 garlic clove, 100 g miniature tomatoes
Turn off the heat and remove the garlic, then add the remaining olive oil, lemon zest, thyme leaves, za'atar and salt. Mix to combine then allow to cool.
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, ½ teaspoon za'atar seasoning, zest of a lemon, ¼ teaspoon cooking salt
Spoon the labneh into a medium bowl then swirl the spoon lightly through the top to create some ridges for effect.
Drizzle over the tomato and olive oil mixture then sprinkle with chopped parsley to garnish (if using).
finely chopped fresh parsley

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Notes

If you are purchasing the labneh already made, you will need approximately 1 ½ cups.
I used a clean Chux kitchen cloth as I don't have any cheesecloth. You can also use a piece of clean, loosely woven cotton fabric.
500g of yogurt will produce about ½ cup of whey.

*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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