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Easy homemade labneh in a bowl, garnished with mint, sliced radishes, and olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

For serving:

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Mint leaves
  • Pita
  • Red radishes

Instructions

  • Place a strainer or fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl and line it with a clean cheesecloth. Prepare string or rubber bands to use later.
    Strainer over a bowl with cheesecloth for making labneh.
  • Mix together the Greek yogurt and salt in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Scoop the Greek yogurt onto the cheesecloth and pull the edges together tightly so there are no openings around the edges for the yogurt to seep out.
    Scooping Greek yogurt into a cheesecloth-lined bowl for homemade labneh.
  • Tie the cheesecloth at the top with string or a rubber band so it is well-secured. Place it in the center of the strainer. Chill overnight in the refrigerator, or up to 24 hours for thicker labneh.
    Easy homemade labneh draining in cheesecloth inside a metal strainer.
  • Remove labneh from the cheesecloth and transfer to a small bowl for serving.
    Homemade labneh in a bowl, garnished with sliced radishes.
  • Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and garnish with your desired toppings and vegetables. Serve as a dip for pita or meats.
    Homemade labneh dip garnished with mint, radishes, and olive oil.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 31kcal (2%) Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 0.2g Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%) Sodium: 163mg (7%) Sugar: 2g (2%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.