Labneh Pita Sandwich With Za'atar

The best labneh sandwich is one that has homemade labneh slathered on a fresh Lebanese pita bread topped with za'atar, olive oil, green olives, fresh mint, sliced Persian cucumbers, and tomatoes all rolled up into a pita burrito. It's quick and deliciously divine.

What I Love About This Recipe

The best thing about a labneh pita sandwich is how quick and easy it is to make. It's one of my favorite recipes to pack for a lunch or take on the go. It has a lot of fresh ingredients, and it's fully customizable. Sometimes I skip the vegetables and eat this sandwich with just plain labneh drizzled with some olive oil. I've probably eaten thousands of labneh sandwiches, and this is my all-time favorite combination of ingredients.

Ingredient Notes

• Fresh Lebanese Pita Bread: Lebanese pita bread is a thin type of pita bread that is easy to roll into a burrito shape. The pita bread needs to be fresh and large in diameter (at least 8" or 20 cm in width). If the bread is not the same day or the next day sort of fresh, the pita will tear easily when making. It's perfectly ok to use frozen Lebanese pita bread also. In fact, I recommend buying the bread in bulk and sticking it in the freezer. Defrost a single loaf for 15 seconds in the microwave. Also if you are wondering where to find Lebanese pita bread, it can be found at most Middle Eastern grocery stores.
• Labneh: The best labneh is homemade labneh, however, store-bought labneh will be fine too. If I buy labneh from the store, I really like the unique taste of Turkish labneh.
• Za'atar: Dried za'atar is a blend of thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac. It's made slightly differently depending on the region in the Middle East. Any type of za'atar blend you have on hand is suitable. I am starting to see zaatar spice at regular grocery stores now.
• Cucumbers: I recommend Persian or English cucumbers because they have thin skin that does not need to be peeled. If using a regular cucumber, peel the skin.
• Olives: If you are already going to the Middle Eastern grocery store to pick up Lebanese pita bread, get some Lebanese green olives too! Some of the Lebanese olive jars have fresh thyme that infuses with the olives. They are so good!

How To Make A Labneh Sandwich

Slather on a thin layer of the labneh cheese, only covering the middle portion of the bread. Sprinkle the dried za'atar spice. Add as much as you like. Drizzle some olive oil on top. Layer the fresh mint, sliced tomatoes, and sliced Persian cucumbers.

Pit the green olives. Place the green olives in a line down the fresh vegetables. On the bottom end of the pita bread, fold it up. On the left side of the pita, fold it over. Roll the pita bread like you would a burrito. Enjoy!

The best labneh sandwich starts with a good quality fresh Lebanese pita bread. If you can only find the small diameter/thick pita at the grocery store, this recipe works better as a pita pocket. Just split the pita in half, and stuff it with the same ingredients.

Another easy way to enjoy a labneh sandwich is with some dried mint, flaked sea salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. It's another delicious and quick variation.

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