Labaneh bil Khyar (Labneh with Cucumber)

Instructions

1. Wash the cucumbers, cut them into small even dice, then place them in a sieve with a pinch of salt for 10 minutes so they release their water.
2. In a bowl, whisk the labneh with the salt, lemon juice and crushed garlic until smooth.
3. Drain the cucumbers, pat them dry in a tea towel, then stir them into the labneh with the chopped mint.
4. Spread the mixture over a deep plate, make a slight well in the centre and pour a generous drizzle of olive oil.
5. Sprinkle with sumac and black pepper, then serve straight away with warm pita bread.