Yogurt Labneh Cheese Dip

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)
• Pita bread or your favorite dipping bread

Instructions:

• Place a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel over a bowl.
• Spoon the Greek yogurt into the cheesecloth and sprinkle with salt.
• Gather the edges of the cheesecloth and tie them together to form a bundle.
• Hang the bundle over a bowl or place it in a strainer set over a bowl.
• Let it drain for at least 24 hours in the refrigerator. The longer it drains, the thicker it will become.
• Once the yogurt has drained and thickened, transfer it to a serving bowl.
• Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top.
• Sprinkle with black pepper.
• Garnish with fresh parsley.
• Serve with pita bread or your favorite dipping bread.