labneh
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of labneh
First recorded in 1950–55; from Arabic labna “brick, yogurt”
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Dairy is one simple route: a dollop of sour cream, a spoonful of yogurt or labneh can mellow richness while adding subtle tang.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 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
After a full mashing, I add cheddar, cream, butter and more salt, along with labneh or mascarpone, and re-mash and stir all together.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 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
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