These Persian Olives are a fantastic starter. You can enjoy them all by themselves or on top of creamy labne. Imagine the delightful blend of salty/tangy olives with the cool creaminess of labne – it’s a flavor sensation! If you’re unfamiliar with labne, it’s a thick yogurt common in the Middle East. Don’t worry if you can’t find it in stores; you can easily whip it up at home. These olives would also be a tasty match for one of our feta dip recipes!
Easy Labne with Persian Marinated Olives
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups Green olives
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons dried mint
- 1/4 cup Pomegranate Molasses
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 16 ounces labne
Instructions
- In a big bowl, combine the olives, walnuts, garlic, mint, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil. Give it a good stir.
- Let the bowl chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to let the flavors mingle.
- In a separate bowl, place the labne. Top it with the marinated olives and walnuts, and savor the deliciousness!