Gluten Free Labneh (Lebanese Yogurt Dip)

Feta cheese, greek yogurt, Za'atar, and olive oil are all combined to create a tangy yet refreshing Middle Eastern dip.

Labneh (Lebanese Yogurt Dip)

This refreshing dip is healthy, easy to make, goes well with veggies, and... it is truly flavorful!

Instead of getting some store-bought dip loaded with preservatives and chemicals, try this traditional Lebanese dip and let it become a favorite for healthy snacks or at parties!

Labneh is the perfect mate for Falafel and Palestinian Chicken Wings.

Let's make it!

Prep time: 10 minutes to 48 hours

Cooking time: 0

Serves 10 to 15 people

You will need a piece of cheesecloth to strain the yogurt unless you are able to buy it already strained.

INGREDIENTS

• 32 oz. of plain Greek yogurt

• 6 oz. feta crumbles (drained)

• 1 tablespoon of Za'atar

• Olive oil

• 2 cloves of garlic (peeled and minced)

• the grind of 1 lemon

• 1 teaspoon of salt

Homemade Za'atar

• 1 tablespoon of dried oregano,

• 1 tablespoon of sumac

• 1 tablespoon of thyme

• 1 tablespoon of marjoram

• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

Process all together in the blender

Method

Step 1: Strain the Yogurt

1. Mix the yogurt and the salt.

2. Place the cheesecloth in a colander suspended above a bowl.

3. Add the yogurt. Fold the cheesecloth over the yogurt and squeeze hard. You will see a lot of liquid will drain from it. Discard the excess liquid and set yogurt aside in a mixing bowl.

For a thicker drained yogurt: once you place it in the cheesecloth, let it rest covered and suspended in colander over a bowl in the refrigerator for 48 hours, then remove from the refrigerator, drain and discard the excess liquid, place yogurt on a plate, and let it dry out for about 6 hours.

Step 2: Making the Labneh

1. Place drained yogurt in a non-reactive mixing bowl.

2. Add the crumbled feta cheese, garlic, salt to taste, and the lemon grind. Mix well. Transfer dip to a serving dish.

3. Sprinkle a generous amount of olive oil over the dish and garnish with the Za'atar.

4. Serve and enjoy!!!

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