Description
Creamy whipped labneh dip enhanced with olive oil, za’atar, pine nuts, and fresh dill. Perfect as a Mediterranean appetizer or snack served with crackers or flatbread.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups labneh (or full-fat Greek yogurt strained overnight)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 teaspoons za’atar spice blend
- 1 teaspoon sumac (optional, for brightness)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
- Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
- Crackers or flatbread, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whip labneh with 1 tablespoon olive oil using a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Spread labneh in a circular pattern on a large plate or shallow bowl, creating soft swirls.
- Drizzle more olive oil over the top and sprinkle generously with za’atar and sumac.
- Scatter toasted pine nuts and fresh dill over the surface.
- Serve immediately with your favorite crackers or warm flatbread.
Notes
- Labneh can be made by straining Greek yogurt overnight using a cheesecloth.
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the za’atar in olive oil before drizzling.
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg