Turkish Olives Cheese Board (Printable View)

A vibrant Turkish platter of olives, feta, white cheese, honey, and warm pita bread.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, cut into cubes
02 - 3.5 oz beyaz peynir (Turkish white cheese), sliced

→ Olives

03 - 3.5 oz brined green olives
04 - 3.5 oz brined black olives

→ Accompaniments

05 - 4 tbsp honey
06 - 2-3 pieces warm pita bread, cut into wedges

→ Garnishes (optional)

07 - 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the feta cheese and beyaz peynir slices on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Distribute the green and black olives in small bowls or scatter them around the cheeses on the platter.
03 - Pour honey into a small bowl or drizzle directly over portions of the cheese as preferred.
04 - Briefly warm the pita bread in a skillet or oven, cut into wedges, and add to the serving board.
05 - Top with chopped fresh herbs, drizzle extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to sample and combine the flavors.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means last-minute guests become your favorite kind of problem.
  • The salty-sweet-tangy combination is addictive in a way that makes people reach back to the board without thinking.
  • It feels intentional and thoughtful without requiring any real cooking skills.
02 -
  • The pita must be warm when served—cold pita is a missed opportunity to capture all those flavors.
  • Don't assemble more than 20 minutes before serving; the longer it sits, the drier the bread becomes.
03 -
  • Let the cheeses sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving—cold cheese from the fridge tastes muted and rubbery.
  • The honey and olive oil are finishing touches, not afterthoughts; choose quality versions that taste good on their own.
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