labneh
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of labneh
First recorded in 1950–55; from Arabic labna “brick, yogurt”
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A hunk of bread and a blob of labneh becomes dinner with the right olive oil.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2025
I usually load up on labneh while I wait for my huge grilled salmon and vegetable plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2024
A thick drift of labneh “loaded” with cucumber slices, crunchy fried shallots and house-baked Italian country bread is just as pleasing.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2023
The meat is quickly surrounded on all sides by harissa, hummus, labneh, sumac onions and more.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2023
In this simple salad, earthy, roasted beets are contrasted with a refreshing bed of Greek yogurt or labneh.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2022
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