Whipped Labneh Dip

Whipped Labneh Dip

with burst cherry tomatoes and olives

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 8m
Total Time: 8m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

62
Calories
2g
Fat
4.2g
Carbohydrate
7.2g
Protein
3.3mg
Cholesterol
202mg
Sodium
Whipped Labneh Dip

Recipe Description

This creamy and smooth Whipped Labneh Dip is the simplest appetizer or light meal you can whip up in less than 10 minutes. Thick and tangy Middle Eastern yogurt topped with burst cherry tomatoes and olives seasoned with za’atar spice and red pepper flakes and sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley leaves. Be sure to serve with pitas or fresh baked naan for a can’t-fail appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering.

This labneh dip is beyond simple to make. Measure out 2 cups of homemade or store-bought labneh into a bowl. Add in the lemon zest and a good pinch of kosher salt. Stir. Whisk in a glug of extra-virgin olive oil and set aside. Warm the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic clove and thyme sprigs. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until the garlic is just golden. Remove the garlic and add the tomatoes. I prefer the heirloom variety, but any cherry tomatoes will do. Cook the tomatoes until they burst. Season with za’atar spice and crushed red pepper flakes. Add the olives and let them heat through. Finally, assemble the dip. Spoon the labneh into a shallow dish, then top with tomatoes and olives along with the olive oil from the skillet. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve.

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare labneh

    1 min
    Step 1 - Whipped Labneh Dip

    In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups labneh, zest of a lemon, and a large pinch kosher salt. Whisking gently, drizzle in 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Set aside or refrigerate for later.

  2. 2

    Cook garlic

    2 min
    Step 2 - Whipped Labneh Dip

    Heat ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 smashed garlic clove and 3 thyme sprigs. Cook for 1 minute, until the garlic is just golden. Remove the garlic.

  3. 3

    Cook tomatoes

    3 min
    Step 3 - Whipped Labneh Dip

    Add 1 cup cherry tomatoes to the skillet with oil and thyme. Turn the heat to medium and cook the tomatoes, shaking occasionally, until the tomatoes start to burst. Season with 1 teaspoon za’atar and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.

  4. 4

    Add olives

    1 min
    Step 4 - Whipped Labneh Dip

    Add ½ cup mixed olives and cook for about 30 seconds until just warmed through.

  5. 5

    Assemble the dip

    1 min
    Step 5 - Whipped Labneh Dip

    Spread the whipped labneh on a flat plate. Top with the tomatoes, olives, and olive oil from the skillet. Sprinkle with parsley.

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Lilly Mathuse

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5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Yasmine Garcia
June 9, 2023
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Super easy, amazing!

Paula Smith
April 6, 2023
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Super easy! Whipped this up for a party, everyone loved it!

Athina
July 12, 2022
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Labneh is so refreshing and delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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