Turkish Olives Cheese Board (Printable)

A colorful platter featuring brined olives, feta, white cheese, honey, and warm pita to enjoy together.

# Components:

→ 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 of crushed red pepper flakes

# Method:

01 - Place feta cheese cubes and sliced beyaz peynir neatly on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Distribute brined green and black olives either in small bowls or scattered around the cheeses.
03 - Drizzle honey into a small bowl or directly over select cheeses according to preference.
04 - Warm pita bread briefly in a skillet or oven, cut into wedges, and arrange on the serving board.
05 - Sprinkle fresh chopped herbs, drizzle extra virgin olive oil, and add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to combine elements for varied tasting experiences.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but feels like you've put thought into every detail.
  • The salty olives against creamy cheese and sweet honey create this perfect dance of flavors that keeps people reaching back to the board.
  • Guests always linger longer when there's something to pick at—this board does that magic.
02 -
  • Cold cheese tastes muted—I learned this the hard way when I pulled everything straight from the fridge and wondered why the flavors felt flat.
  • Honey on warm cheese is a revelation, but on cold cheese it's just sticky; the warmth of the cheese softens it into something luxurious.
  • People will prefer different olives, and that's fine—having both colors lets everyone find their preference without anyone feeling judged.
03 -
  • Drain your olives well before arranging them, or they'll weep salty liquid across the board and make everything soggy.
  • If you're serving this to guests who haven't eaten, offer it with other substantial items—this shines as part of a spread, not as a solo dinner.
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