Turkish Olives Cheese Board (Printable Version)

A colorful platter featuring Turkish olives, creamy cheeses, sweet honey, and warm pita wedges.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, cubed
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

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:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes but looks like you spent all afternoon planning it.
  • The sweet honey against salty olives and tangy cheese creates this magic moment on your palate.
  • Everyone finds their own flavor combination, so there's no "wrong" way to eat it.
02 -
  • Cold cheese straight from the fridge tastes muted; let it sit out for 10 minutes so the flavors can actually shine.
  • The honey and olive oil aren't just toppings—they're the glue that ties everything together, so don't be shy with them.
  • Brined olives release their liquid; if your board starts looking wet after 20 minutes, pat the olives dry before serving.
03 -
  • Let cheese come to room temperature 15 minutes before serving so every flavor note comes through loud and clear.
  • If pita bread is your only bread option and you're worried about gluten guests, ask ahead so you can prepare alternatives on a separate small board.
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