Labneh with Za’atar and Olive Oil Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

Creamy strained yogurt (labneh) served with a fragrant za’atar spice blend and a generous drizzle of fruity olive oil, perfect as a dip or spread. This Lebanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, pairs plain Greek yogurt (full fat), salt, za’atar spice blend for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full fat)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp za’atar spice blend
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 4 pieces pita bread, for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Line a fine mesh sieve with a double layer of cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Mix 2 cups plain Greek yogurt with 1/2 tsp salt and pour into the cheesecloth. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours to strain excess whey, resulting in thick labneh.
2. Step 2: After straining, transfer the thickened labneh to a serving bowl and smooth the surface.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp za’atar evenly over the top of the labneh.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil generously over the za’atar.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves. Serve with warm pita bread pieces for dipping.