Turkish Olives Cheese Board (Print Version)

A vibrant mix of Turkish olives, feta, honey, and warm pita ready to delight any gathering.

# 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 (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 the feta cheese and beyaz peynir slices 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 - Drizzle honey either directly over some cheese portions or pour into a small serving bowl.
04 - Warm the pita bread briefly in a skillet or oven, slice into wedges, and arrange alongside the cheeses and olives.
05 - Optionally sprinkle fresh herbs, drizzle extra virgin olive oil, and add crushed red pepper flakes over the board.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to combine the flavors as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes but tastes like you spent all morning planning something special.
  • Everyone at the table gets to build their own flavor combinations instead of eating what you decided.
  • The contrast between salty, sweet, tangy, and creamy keeps your palate interested bite after bite.
02 -
  • Cold cheese straight from the fridge tastes muted—let your board sit out for 5 minutes before serving so flavors wake up and shine.
  • Warm pita makes an enormous difference because it's soft enough to wrap around chunks of cheese without crumbling, and the warmth actually brings out flavors in both the bread and what you're eating with it.
03 -
  • If your pita bread is thick and dense, slice it horizontally before warming to create thinner, more pliable pieces that work better for wrapping around cheese.
  • Save a tiny bit of the olive brine in a small dish to drizzle over the board at the end—it adds a salty brightness that ties everything together in a way nothing else can.
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