Turkish Olives Cheese Board (Printable)

A colorful Turkish platter featuring olives, cheeses, honey, and warm pita for delightful sharing.

# What You 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 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 to 3 pieces warm pita bread, cut into wedges

→ Garnishes

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place feta cheese cubes and sliced beyaz peynir evenly on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Distribute green and black olives in small bowls or scatter them around the cheeses on the board.
03 - Pour honey into a small bowl or drizzle it directly over selected cheese pieces as preferred.
04 - Warm pita bread briefly in a skillet or oven, then slice into wedges and arrange on the board.
05 - Sprinkle fresh herbs, drizzle extra virgin olive oil, and add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to combine flavors according to personal taste.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like you've been planning it all week.
  • The contrast of creamy cheese, briny olives, and floral honey creates a flavor adventure in every bite.
  • It's endlessly shareable and somehow makes everyone feel like they're eating something special.
02 -
  • Cold cheese is your friend here—pull your feta and white cheese from the fridge just before you start arranging, because room temperature cheese loses its brightness and becomes a little sad.
  • The honey is the bridge that makes all the disparate flavors suddenly speak to each other, so don't be shy with it and don't skip it thinking it's too sweet—it's actually the savory element in disguise.
03 -
  • Arrange your board on something beautiful and substantial—a marble cutting board, a wooden platter, or even a large ceramic plate elevates the entire experience and makes people want to linger.
  • Keep everything cold until the last possible moment, then add the warm pita as your final gesture—the temperature contrast is part of what makes each bite interesting.
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