Turkish Olives Cheese Board (Print Version)

A colorful Turkish spread featuring olives, feta, white cheese, honey, and warm pita wedges for sharing.

# 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 tablespoons honey
06 - 2-3 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place feta cheese and beyaz peynir slices on a large serving platter.
02 - Transfer green and black olives into small bowls or scatter them around the cheeses on the platter.
03 - Pour honey into a small bowl or drizzle directly over selected cheeses as preferred.
04 - Warm pita bread briefly in an oven or skillet, cut into wedges, and arrange alongside the other ingredients.
05 - Sprinkle fresh dill or parsley, drizzle extra virgin olive oil, and add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to enjoy a variety of flavor combinations.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It takes 15 minutes total and somehow feels like you've prepared something impressive.
  • The contrast between salty, briny olives and sweet honey on creamy cheese hits in a way that makes people keep coming back.
  • It's the kind of board that works for a quiet afternoon snack or when unexpected guests arrive.
02 -
  • Cold cheese tastes muted—always let it come to room temperature for 10 minutes before serving, or your board will feel one-dimensional.
  • Warm pita bread makes everything taste better and is non-negotiable; cold bread makes people think you didn't care.
  • The honey-cheese-olive combination works because of the contrast, so don't skip the brined olives thinking any olive will do.
03 -
  • Buy your honey from a local producer if you can find one—it tastes more alive than anything commercial, and people always notice the difference.
  • If the cheese starts to harden as you're eating, cover it loosely with foil and it'll stay soft and yielding for hours.
  • Warm pita bread wrapped in a linen napkin stays warm longer than you'd think—plan your timing so it arrives at the table still steaming.
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