Turkish Olives Cheese Board (Printable)

Brined olives, creamy feta, white cheese, honey, and warm pita combine for a vibrant Turkish-style platter.

# 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 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

# Directions:

01 - Place cubed feta and sliced beyaz peynir on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Distribute the green and black olives in small bowls or scattered around the cheeses.
03 - Pour honey into a small bowl or directly over some cheese as preferred.
04 - Warm pita bread briefly in a skillet or oven, then cut into wedges and add to the board.
05 - Top with chopped fresh herbs, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to combine flavors as they like.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes with no cooking skills required—perfect when you want to look effortless.
  • The play between salty olives, creamy cheese, and sweet honey keeps people reaching back for more.
  • It's endlessly adaptable, so you can use whatever you have on hand and still feel like you nailed it.
02 -
  • Room temperature cheese tastes richer and softer than cold cheese straight from the fridge—pull everything out 15 minutes before serving if you have time.
  • Warm honey poured over cool cheese creates a temperature contrast that makes the flavors pop in a way cold honey never does.
  • Beyaz peynir is genuinely worth hunting for in Mediterranean markets because its mild, creamy texture is noticeably different from feta and changes the whole character of the board.
03 -
  • Keep honey in a small squeeze bottle in your kitchen—it makes drizzling effortless and looks intentional on a board.
  • If beyaz peynir is truly unavailable, fresh burrata or a creamy chèvre can capture that soft, mild quality you're after.
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