Turkish Labneh Dip

For the Turkish Grand Prix this year we made a full spread. Starting with Labneh Cheese Dip.

Labneh is a strained yogurt cheese from Turkey that is delicious as a dip, along with flatbread and herbs, or stirred into greens or even just spread on toast. To give it a little extra flavor boost, here I have added a quick mix of Za’atar and chopped pistachios.

It can be served with toasted pita, pita chips, or sliced vegetables such as cucumbers and bell peppers. We especially liked it with cucumbers for that extra crunch.

Labneh Dip with Za’atar and Pistachios

2 cups Labneh (store-bought or homemade)
Simple Za’atar blend:
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons sumac
3 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Olive oil (optional)

Dipper options:
Pita
Pita chips
Cucumber wedges
Bell pepper slices
Carrot wedges

Place lebneh in a dip serving bowl, sprinkle with Za’atar spice and seed blend, and chopped pistachios. Optionally drizzle extran virgin olive oil over top.

Serve with pita and vegetables for dipping.