Labneh Dip with Olive Topping
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Labneh Dip with Olive Topping
Description
The Labneh Dip with Olive Topping involves straining salted yogurt using a pillowcase or cheesecloth to produce a thick, creamy labneh cheese. This is a flavorful base with a smooth, tangy texture.
The topping combines chopped mint, toasted pistachios, kalamata olives, red pepper flakes, zaatar spice, quality extra virgin olive oil, and pomegranate seeds to introduce a complex blend of salty, sweet, fresh, and spicy notes with varied textures.
For serving, baked zaatar pita chips are made by separating pita bread layers, cutting into wedges, brushing with zaatar-spiced olive oil, and baking until crisp. These chips complement the dip’s creamy texture with a crunchy bite.
This dip is versatile for snacks, potlucks, or game day. Labneh can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for at least two weeks, while pita chips also keep well for about a week.
Ingredients
For the dip:
- 2 cups labneh store-bought or home-made) replace that with 3 cups yogurt to make it from scratch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons pistachio toasted preferably but optional, chopped
- 1 tablespoon kalamata olives chopped, pitted
- red pepper flakes optional, pinch
- 1/4 cup zaatar spice
- 2/3 cup olive oil extra virgin, Mina's Moroccan
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
For the Zaatar Pita Chips:
- 2 large pita bread not Greek style) cut up into wedges
- 2 tablespoons zaatar spice
- 1/4 cup olive oil Mina's Moroccan
Notes
- Make labneh by straining salted yogurt (Greek or regular) in a pillowcase or cheesecloth for 8-12 hours depending on yogurt type.
- The topping blend offers a balance of sweet, salty, soft, and crunchy flavors for varied texture and taste.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for best flavor and health benefits.
- Pita chips can be baked ahead and stored in a sealed bag for up to a week.
- Labneh dip will keep refrigerated for at least two weeks.
- This dip works well for game days, potlucks, or casual snacks.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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