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Labneh and watercress tzatziki

A Greek classic gets a Middle Eastern touch. 

Labneh is a sour, thick, strained yogurt cheese, and can be found at Whole Foods, Middle Easter stores and some kosher supermarkets.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek, Middle Eastern
Keyword labneh, tzatziki, watercress, yogurt
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 161 kcal
Author Vered Guttman

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup labneh see note above, can substitute with another cup of Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 bunch watercress
  • 8 radishes

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl mix yogurt, labneh, olive oil, lemon juice and salt until smooth. Chop 2/3 of the watercress and mix in. Grate radishes on a coarse grater. Put one tablespoon grated radishes aside, add the rest into yogurt and mix.
  2. Transfer yogurt mixture into a serving bowl. Top with remaining watercress leaves, grated radish and a good drizzle of olive oil.