Description
A delicious Labneh platter garnished with fresh ingredients, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain yogurt
- to taste salt
- 6 ounces smoked salmon
- 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced or chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 3–4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon za’atar seasoning
- Fresh dill, for garnish
- Fresh chives, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Labneh (Optional): Place the yogurt in a bowl and season lightly with salt. Start with about 1/2 teaspoon, then adjust to taste.
Set a strainer with cheesecloth or layered paper towels over a bowl. Spoon the yogurt into the lined strainer and place a light weight on top. Refrigerate for 12 to 48 hours, depending on the thickness you prefer. Once the yogurt has drained and thickened, transfer it to a bowl for serving.
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Assemble the Platter: Spread the labneh onto a large serving dish. Evenly arrange the smoked salmon, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, capers, and radishes over the top with za’atar. Garnish with fresh dill and chives. Drizzle olive oil generously over the platter.
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Serve: Enjoy immediately with warm pita, toasted flatbread, bagels, pita chips, or fresh crunchy vegetables.
Notes
- This dish can be served as an appetizer or a light meal.
- Adjust saltiness according to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg