Turkish Olives Cheese Board (Printable)

A colorful platter combining Turkish olives, feta, white cheese, honey, and warm pita bread.

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

→ Garnishes (optional)

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

# How to make it:

01 - Place cubed feta and sliced beyaz peynir on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Distribute 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 some cheese as preferred.
04 - Heat pita bread briefly in a skillet or oven, then cut into wedges and add to the board.
05 - Sprinkle fresh herbs, drizzle extra virgin olive oil, and add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to combine flavors at their discretion.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in minutes but tastes like you've been planning all day.
  • Everyone finds something they love, making it the perfect no-stress appetizer for any gathering.
  • The combination of creamy, salty, and sweet is genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • Cold cheese tastes muted—let everything sit out for 10 minutes before serving so flavors actually shine.
  • The warmth of pita against cold cheese is part of the magic, so that timing really does matter.
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese tastes better—pull it from the fridge 15 minutes before serving and you'll notice the difference immediately.
  • Warming pita changes everything, so don't skip that step even though it feels optional.
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