Easy Labneh

This is a great alternative to using sour cream as a basis for dips.

I've used reduced fat plain yogurt, but you can use regular plain yogurt instead. 

2 - 4 c. reduced fat plain yogurt

pinch of salt (optional)

Place a clean medium sized sieve over a clean medium size bowl.

Pour yogurt through sieve and place in refrigerator to strain for a few hrs. or overnight.

Remove bowl from refrigerator and dump liquid from bowl.

If the yogurt isn't thick enough, you can strain it again if needed.

Pour yogurt into a clean bowl or container.

You can use the same bowl you drained the yogurt into, but just clean it out first.

Add salt, and stir if desired. 

Cover bowl with plastic wrap or container lid and place in refrigerator until ready to use.

Makes 4 - 8 servings.