Feta

φέτα / feta

Flavor and role

A Greek cheese made from sheep's milk (or sheep and goat's milk) and matured in brine. Salty, tangy and crumbly.

Typical dishes and uses

Greek salad, spanakopita, with souvlaki, baked feta pasta

Substitutes

For the crumbly, salty taste, use cottage cheese + salt, or Turkish beyaz peynir.

Storage

Keep submerged in brine and refrigerate 2-4 weeks. If too salty, soak in water for 10 minutes before use.

Main countries

Greece · BG · Türkiye

Used in this book

Chicken Enchiladas RojasGreek salad (horiatiki)Adjarian KhachapuriSpanakopitaBaba ganoush eggplant boatsPico de Gallo and Avocado BruschettaCrispy Rice Burrito BowlCarne Asada Nachos with Fire-Charred SalsaChana Masala ShakshukaChimichurri Steak and Whipped Feta BaguetteDoro Wat Egg Muffins with Berbere Onion JamThree-Chile Enchiladas GratinadasMexican-style fattoush with tortilla crisps and avocadoZa'atar, Feta and Cherry Tomato FocacciaFul Medames Huevos RancherosWhipped Ful & Tahini Toast with Za'atarMarinated-feta horiatiki with tomato-water dressingHoriatiki-fattoush with za'atar fetaWhipped feta horiatiki toastFire-Charred Guacamole with Homemade TotoposGuac Smash Toast with Jammy Egg and Charred CornGyros al Pastor Tacos with Charred Pineapple and Lime TzatzikiSheet-Pan Gyros Nachos with Pita Chips and Whipped FetaChicken Harira Tortilla Soupİmam Bayıldı Feta Galette with Chilli HoneyCold-Fermented Three-Cheese Adjarian KhachapuriKhachapuri Baguette BoatsLomo Saltado Loaded Fries with Huancaína SauceBrown Butter Pul Biber MenemenMenemen Breakfast TacosMenemen Egg BoatsRoasted Vegetable Couscous Bowl with Whipped FetaCrispy Moussaka BowlRatatouille ShakshukaZa'atar, Feta and Olive Soda Farls (Irish × Levantine)Souvlaki Loaded FriesSpiral Spanakopita with Three CheesesSaag Feta Phyllo SamosasHot Spanakopita Dip with Sesame Phyllo CrispsMexican Street-Corn TabboulehCrispy Tabbouleh Fritters with Garlic Yogurt

Updated 2026-10-10