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Ingredients
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Labneh Base
Herb Mixture
Crudité
Method
Prepare the Labneh
- 1
Strain the Yogurt
Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and line it with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel. Pour the plain yogurt into the lined strainer and sprinkle salt over the yogurt. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth and tie them together to form a pouch. Let it strain in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for a thicker consistency.
- 2
Add Lemon Juice
Once the yogurt has strained to your desired consistency, transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice to the strained yogurt and mix well until fully combined.
Prepare the Herb Mixture
- 3
Combine Za'atar and Olive Oil
In a small bowl, combine the za'atar spice blend and olive oil. Mix well until the za'atar is fully incorporated into the olive oil, creating a paste.
Assemble the Dish
- 4
Serve the Labneh
Spoon the labneh onto a serving platter or shallow bowl, creating a small well in the center.
- 5
Top with Herb Mixture
Drizzle the za'atar olive oil mixture over the labneh, allowing it to pool in the well you created.
- 6
