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Labneh with Olive Tapenade

Jun 30, 2022 · 11 Comments

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This post has been sponsored by Karoun Dairies. All opinions expressed are my own.

Labneh is a thick, tangy yogurt dip popular in Mediterranean cuisine. Today we’re playing into those flavors with a simple tapenade for a result that’s fresh, zippy, and hearty enough for summer spreads.

We’ve been pretty lucky this season with a cool June. It’s just warm enough to sit out by the dock but there’s still a coolness in the air as the breeze from the bay blows through. Perfect picnic weather.

This week we’ve been busy shooting several outdoor spreads and I’m excited to share those upcoming recipes with you soon. So, to begin with our summer picnic series, I’ve got a fabulous appetizer that’s cool and refreshing and takes only minutes to prep.

Labneh is just strained yogurt. It’s slightly thicker than Greek yogurt (almost like cream cheese) and tangy which makes it the perfect base for a jazzed up spread.

I was inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean and decided to make a garden style tapenade to serve over the labne with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. It’s perfect for crackers or crostini and sliced vegetables. You can also use Labneh as a spread for sandwiches or a dip for wraps.

For today’s recipe I am pleased to be partnering with Karoun Dairies who specialize in a wide variety of dairy products from kefir to ghee and everything in between. Their Labne is a smooth and creamy and made today’s spread so easy to put together. Be sure to check out their website and social media to get inspired for your next summer gathering!

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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup Karoun Labne Mediterranean Kefir

For the Tapenade:

  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1/2 small sweet onion, minced
  • 1/2 medium tomato, finely diced
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic
  • Fresh basil, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine all the ingredients for the tapenade except the olive oil.  Toss together until well combined and serve over the Labne in your desired serving dish.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and an additional sprinkle of salt and pepper.  Serve & enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 58
  • Sugar: 0.8 g
  • Sodium: 489.5 mg
  • Fat: 3.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.4 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.1 mg

Keywords: labneh, labne, yogurt, kefir, appetizer, dip

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  1. Beth says

    30/06/2022 at 6:35 pm

    Holy cow, that looks good! I’ve never heard of labneh before, but I know I have to make it.

    ★★★★★

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  2. Luna S says

    30/06/2022 at 7:45 pm

    Yum, I love how good it looks! I think this would be great with crackers too, thanks for sharing this! I will have to try to make it sometime.

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  3. Stephanie says

    01/07/2022 at 12:37 am

    This is perfect for the summer! We’ve had an unusually hot June in Houston, so I’m always looking for light easy things to snack on by the pool.

    ★★★★★

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  4. Samantha Donnelly says

    01/07/2022 at 8:49 am

    I do love breads and dips one of my downfalls, I have never heard of this before, but now sitting thinking about maybe something like this for lunch

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  5. Talya Stone says

    01/07/2022 at 11:25 am

    Oh my this looks so good and combines two of my favourite things ever – labneh and black olives!

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  6. Lisa says

    01/07/2022 at 12:48 pm

    I’ve never tried labneh but it looks perfect for summer dining. I’m keen to try this!

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  7. Rhian Westbury says

    01/07/2022 at 1:31 pm

    I love things like this that you can spread and dip, looks super tasty. I don’t think I’ve ever tried labneh itself though x

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  8. Natasha Mairs says

    01/07/2022 at 2:10 pm

    I have never heard of Labneh before. Looks great to have as a snack

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  9. Melanie E says

    01/07/2022 at 4:46 pm

    I love Mediterranean food. This sounds like a lovely recipe. I bet it tastes amazing and is ideal to eat with crusty bread or crudites.

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  10. Risa Lopez says

    01/07/2022 at 7:17 pm

    I have never tried Mediterranean food before, but this looks so yummy! Thank you for the recipe, I’m going to make it this weekend.

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  11. Rosey says

    02/07/2022 at 2:22 am

    It certainly is tasty looking. And it’s unique, to me. I’d love to try it.

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