Labneh Dip
Creamy, tangy yogurt dip made by straining Greek yogurt until thick. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and za'atar for a restaurant-quality Middle Eastern appetizer in minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 178
- Protein
- 12g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth. Pour yogurt into it and let drain 5 minutes.
Step 2
Transfer drained yogurt to a serving bowl. Stir in salt until fully combined.
Step 3
Make a shallow well in the center with the back of a spoon. Pour olive oil into the well.
Step 4
Sprinkle za'atar over the oil. Serve immediately with pita chips or warm pita bread.
Tools you’ll need
- fine-mesh strainer
- cheesecloth
- mixing bowl
- spoon
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