Authentic Middle Eastern Labneh Plate with Citrus Herb Whole Olives

Top down view of a Mediterranean mezze plate featuring creamy labneh cheese spread in a circle with olive oil pools. A small side dish holds whole bright green olives. A green snack pouch of Teta's Olives Citrus Herb

The most authentic way to serve Middle Eastern labneh is to pair it with high quality extra virgin olive oil, fresh pita bread, and whole green olives. The rich, creamy texture of the strained yogurt requires a bright, acidic contrast. Serving a 1.6oz pouch of Teta's Olives Citrus Herb Infusion on the side provides the perfect zesty, firm crunch to balance the dish.

The Crucial Pitting Step (Optional for Garnish): For a traditional snacking experience, you can serve the olives whole on the side, allowing you to eat around the pit mindfully. If you prefer to garnish the labneh directly, simply slice the side of the olive, pull the two halves apart to remove the pit, and roughly chop the citrus infused flesh.

Recipe Instructions: Spread fresh, thick labneh across a shallow bowl, using the back of a spoon to create a circular well in the center. Drizzle a generous amount of cold pressed olive oil into the well. Serve your 1.6oz pouch of Teta's Citrus Herb olives on a side plate with warm pita bread.

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