Ingredients
- 1 cup Baladna Turkish Labneh
- 8 mini sandwich buns or small bread rolls
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- A pinch of salt
- A sprinkle of zaatar or sumac, optional
How it's made!
- Prepare the bread
- Slice the mini buns in half.
- Lightly brush the inside with olive oil if desired.
- Add the labneh
- Spread a generous layer of Baladna Turkish Labneh on each bun.
- Assemble the sandwiches
- Add cucumber slices, tomato slices, and fresh mint leaves.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and zaatar or sumac if using.
- Close the sandwiches gently.
- Serve
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve fresh as a light and refreshing Side Iftar option.
- Tips
- Chill the sandwiches briefly before serving for a firmer texture.
- Baladna Turkish Labneh provides a rich and creamy base that pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables.
- Add sliced olives for extra flavor if desired.
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