Turkish Olives Cheese Board (Printable Version)

A colorful Turkish platter featuring olives, feta, white cheese, honey, and warm pita bread for easy sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 to 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place feta and beyaz peynir slices on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Distribute green and black olives in small bowls or scatter around the cheeses on the board.
03 - Drizzle honey into a small bowl or directly over some cheese portions as preferred.
04 - Heat pita bread briefly in skillet or oven, cut into wedges, then add to the serving board.
05 - Optionally sprinkle fresh herbs, drizzle olive oil, and add red pepper flakes over the board.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to combine flavors at will.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together faster than it takes to set the table, which means less stress and more time with your guests.
  • The salty olives, creamy cheese, and drizzled honey create this perfect balance that keeps people reaching for more.
  • It feels elegant and intentional without requiring any real cooking skills or fancy techniques.
02 -
  • Room temperature cheese tastes fuller and creamier than cold cheese pulled straight from the fridge, so take it out about fifteen minutes before serving if you have the time.
  • Honey and warm pita are not optional details—they're the elements that make this board feel special rather than just functional.
03 -
  • If you're preparing this ahead, keep the cheese and olives separate until just before serving so everything tastes fresh and the flavors don't blur together.
  • The honey-cheese combination is so magnetic that people will keep reaching for it—don't be shy about generously drizzling the honey across the board.
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