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Feta cheese is a soft, white cheese that is ideal for salads, sandwiches, and grilled dishes. We have rounded up 40 best feta cheese recipes to help you find a great use for this tasty cheese.
What is feta cheese?
Feta cheese is a dairy product popular in Mediterranean cuisine made in a manner similar to that of other cheeses. It is made from goat’s milk or sheep’s milk and coagulated with rennet (microbial or animal) or vinegar (when homemade) to produce curds. The curds are then pressed, cut and submerged in a salt brine. It is both creamy and tangy.
Is feta cheese vegetarian?
Some feta cheese is vegetarian, but not all. You will want to look for a label that states the cheese is made with microbial or vegetarian rennet or has a vegetarian-friendly label. If you simply see “rennet” listed on the label, you will want to reach out to the company to inquire.
What does feta cheese pair well with?
Feta cheese pairs well with a wide variety of foods and beverages. A good strategy for pairing feta is to look for ingredients that naturally complement the flavor and texture that feta provides. Salads, breads, bell peppers, cucumber, herbs like fresh dill or fresh parsley, lemon, red onion, garlic, olives, tomatoes, pasta, chickpeas, grapes, potatoes, zucchini and honey are a great place to get started.
What can you do with feta cheese?
Oh, so much! Feta cheese can be the main dish, the appetizer or a light sprinkling of flavor. Let’s take a look below at 40 wonderful feta cheese recipes.
40 Best Feta Cheese Recipes
Baked Feta Recipe
The best baked feta cheese with olives, fresh herbs and olive oil. This is a rich and creamy vegetarian appetizer or side dish.
This Spinach Feta Frittata recipe is made with just a few ingredients and is ready in 20 minutes. It’s perfect for any brunch gathering or for a quick weeknight dinner.
Creamy Greek Yogurt Feta Dressing Recipe – Peas and Crayons
This delicious creamy greek yogurt feta dressing dressing is SO easy to make and ready to rock your salads in just 6 minutes! Greek yogurt based and totally delicious, this homemade dressing is a must-make.
A super simple and easy to make Mediterranean Cucumber Salad that is packed with cucumber, olives, onion, bell pepper, chickpeas, fresh herbs and an utterly delicious homemade dressing! Gluten-free and vegan.
30-Minute Broccoli and Feta Soup – Foolproof Living
This vegetarian 30-Minute Broccoli and Feta Soup is a lifesaver when you are short on time. Not to mention a great way to sneak vegetables into your diet.
Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Feta – i Heart Vegetables
This whole roasted cauliflower is delicious served with a spicy whipped feta dip. This recipe is simple to prepare and it’s a great appetizer or side dish for any meal!
This Mediterranean lentil salad recipe makes a tasty and light meal or side salad. It’s simple to throw together and filled with fresh veggies and Greek flavors.
Greek Spicy Feta Cheese Dip (Tirokafteri) – Aleka’s Get Together
A delicious last minute 3 ingredient dip you’ll want to make over and over again! This Spicy Greek Feta Cheese Dip also knows as “Tirokafteri” is a traditional Greek spread made with feta cheese and spicy peppers. It is incredibly easy to make and has always been a family favorite!
This easy and delicious gluten-free cheese bread made with tapioca flour, has its roots in Ecuador. Pan de Yuca will become a dinner table staple in no time!
Goat cheese, tangy apples and cranberries, and crunchy nuts pair beautifully with shaved brussels sprouts for an impressive Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad.
These creamy feta stuffed peppers are a tasty snack! They’re easy to assemble and you can make them in advance so they’re perfect for a party! Try this easy low carb appetizer today!
Smoky Black Bean Tacos (With Feta and No-Mayo Coleslaw) – Happy Healthy Mama
If you’re looking for a quick and easy vegetarian dinner, these Smoky Black Bean Tacos take about 20 minutes to prepare! The whole family will love this!
This warm quinoa salad is served on a bed of spinach for a uniquely delicious side dish that is simple to make! Salty feta and juicy tomatoes create a salad that pairs perfectly with your favorite protein!
This Bruschetta Dip With Feta is the perfect appetizer or snack to bring to a fun summer gathering! The creamy feta, fresh tomatoes, and vibrant basil all come together for a delicious dip that is sure to be gone in a few minutes.
This Mediterranean Rice Bowl is delicious, full of flavor and simple to make. The flavors will send your tastebuds on a trip to another land! Mediterranean Rice Bowl Sometimes when you take your favorite simple items and pair them together something wonderful happens. Something so wonderful that you…
Hasselback Zucchini Squash with Lemon, Basil, and Feta – Peas and Crayons
Hasselback zucchini squash drizzled in olive oil and topped with lemon, basil and creamy feta cheese. An easy foil-baked side dish that’s sure to impress!
Make this healthy and colorful seven layer hummus dip in just 15 minutes! Mediterranean inspired, perfect for summer evenings on the patio or a quick party appetizer. Gluten-free.
Greek Feta Saganaki Caprese Salad Recipe – easy and incredibly delicious! Made of tomatoes, fried Greek feta saganaki cheese with pesto sauce and Balsamico.
Roasted Carrots with Indian Spices and Cashew Feta Dip – Happy Kitchen
A new healthy way to enjoy carrots: Indian spiced roasted carrots with 5-minutes cashew feta dip. Flavorful, unusual and easy-to-make. Vegan recipe provided
Greek Potato Salad (patatosalata) is a zingy no-mayo potato salad. Mediterranean flavors including olive oil, lemon and herbs mingle together deliciously.
Heirloom Tomato Salad is light, simple, and absolutely scrumptious. If you love tomatoes, then you have to try this salad which is perfect as a summer dish.
Feta cheese is a soft, white cheese that is ideal for salads, sandwiches and grilled dishes. We have rounded up 40 best feta cheese recipes to help you find a great use for this tasty cheese.
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So many inspiring feta recipes! Thank you.
This is such an amazing list! My family loves feta cheese and I will definitely try all these!
SO MUCH FETA! I am so excited to try some of these, so many great recipes.
These recipes all look so amazing!! I think the roasted cauliflower with whipped feta is going to be first on my list to try!