Druze Laffa with Preserved Lemons, Cucumber and Labneh

Name: Druze Laffa with Preserved Lemons, Cucumber and Labneh
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: Four Druze Laffa (large flat pitta bread, if not available mountain bread or Indian Naan works equally well); 1 container Labneh Yoghurt cheese; 8 sliced preserved lemons (click here to make your own); 2-3 cucumbers julienned; 1/4 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil mixed with 1 tablespoon zaatar

Shira Buzelan • Oct 31, 2014 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)Comment Jump to Recipe

cucumber laffa sandwiches — So many delicious Middle Eastern flavors going on here, but it all starts with laffa bread.
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This unique Middle Eastern combination of Laffa, Labne and cucumbers makes the ultimate upgraded cucumber sandwich. Perfect to pack for a picnic or for lunch, this sandwich will satisfy all your senses.

Druze Laffa with Preserved Lemons, Cucumber and Labneh

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

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Ingredients

Four Druze Laffa large flat pitta bread, if not available mountain bread or Indian Naan works equally well
1 container Labneh Yoghurt cheese
8 sliced preserved lemons click here to make your own
2-3 cucumbers julienned
1/4 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil mixed with 1 tablespoon zaatar

Instructions

On a large clean work surface lay out the Laffa one at at time. Fold in half and layer with the cheese, cucumber and two slices of lemon. Drizzle with oil and fold/roll the bread to make for easiest handling. Reserve extra oil for dipping.
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Category: RecipesLunch

Cuisine: Middle Eastern · Israeli

Holidays: Fourth of JulyLag Baomer

Diets: Dairy

Styles: Kid-Friendly