Labneh Breakfast Plate
Savory and creamy Labneh makes a cool bed for smoky salmon and fresh, crisp vegetables in this satisfying breakfast plate 🥗.
Servings: 2 portions
Ingredients
The Labneh
- 750 grams plain yogurt 1 large tub
- salt to taste
The Toppings
- 6 ounces smoked salmon
- 1 Persian cucumber thinly sliced or chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon za'atar
- fresh dill for garnish
- fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
Labneh
- Note: You can use store bought Labneh for this recipe or make your own. The Food Dolls have a recipe for Labneh on page 91 of their cookbook -you can find it HERE.
- To make the Labneh, mix 1 tub of plain yogurt with salt (to taste). Start with 1/2 a teaspoon, tasting and adjusting as needed.
- Add the yogurt to a nut milk bag, cheese cloth, or even paper towel. Let is sit over a bowl in a strainer with something heavy on top.
- Leave it in the fridge for minimum of 12 hours (48 hours max). The longer it sits, the thicker it will be.
- Once it has thickened, smear it onto a pretty plate and add your toppings. I start with arranging the salmon, followed by the cucumber ribbons, halved cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, za'atar, and herbs.
- Finish it off with a drizzle of olive oil, enjoy with pita chips (page 85 in the cookbook), bagels, or pita bread!
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Notes
TIme hack: Short on time? You can always purchase ready-made Labneh instead of making your own.
Herbs: If you don't have dill or chives on hand, other herbs like tarragon, mint, and parsley work beautifully with Labneh.
Olives: Kalamata olives add beautiful color and saltiness to this dish, but you can feel free to substitute with other olive varieties.
Vegan substitutions: To make this recipe vegan, substitute plain yogurt for your favorite vegan yogurt, and swap the salmon for another protein or veggie, such as tempeh or avocado.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 642IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 5mg
