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

Cheese BourekasChicken Enchiladas RojasFeteer MeshaltetGreek salad (horiatiki)Adjarian KhachapuriPollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Roast Chicken)SpanakopitaAsado Negro Crispy Plantain Rice BowlCreamy Avgolemono Chicken Orzo Skillet with Feta and DillBaba ganoush eggplant boatsChorizo Gravy with Jalapeño Cheddar BiscuitsRough-Puff Potato and Caramelised Onion BourekasKimchi-Cheese Bourekas with Gochujang-Honey Glaze (Israeli × Korean)Bourekas Breakfast SandwichPico de Gallo and Avocado BruschettaCrispy Rice Burrito BowlFresh-Cob Cachapa with Cochino FritoChipotle-Lime Chorizo Cabbage Boil with Cotija (Mexican × Cajun)Za'atar, Feta and Olive Oil Damper (Australian × Lebanese)Carne Asada Nachos with Fire-Charred SalsaChana Masala ShakshukaChimichurri Steak and Whipped Feta BaguetteÇılbır Tostadas with Chipotle Butter (Turkish × Mexican)Doro Wat Egg Muffins with Berbere Onion JamEfo Riro Shakshuka with Baked Eggs (Nigerian × North African)Egg Bite Flatbread Wrap with Spinach, Feta and TomatoMasala Shakshuka (Indian × Middle Eastern)Three-Chile Enchiladas GratinadasMexican-style fattoush with tortilla crisps and avocadoFesenjan Pulled Chicken Tacos with Pomegranate SalsaZa'atar, Feta and Cherry Tomato FocacciaCuban Black Bean Smash ToastFul Medames Huevos RancherosWhipped Ful & Tahini Toast with Za'atarGemista with Pine Nuts, Currants and Feta (plus Courgette Boats)Whole-Feta Gemista Rice Tray BakeMarinated-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 SoupCrispy Hot Honey Salmon Bites with Whipped Fetaİmam Bayıldı Feta Galette with Chilli HoneyKafteji Egg Muffins with Harissa YogurtElote Kartoffelsalat with Charred Corn, Lime and Chilli (German × Mexican)Kefta Tagine Tacos with Harissa Crema and Pickled Onion (Moroccan × Mexican)Cold-Fermented Three-Cheese Adjarian KhachapuriKhachapuri Baguette BoatsCrispy Kibbeh Muffin Cups with Garlic Yogurt and PomegranateLemon Chicken Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Whipped FetaOne-Pan Kuku Sabzi Egg Toast with Feta and Pomegranate MolassesLecsó Whipped-Feta Toast with Crispy Sausage and HoneyLobio Tacos with Walnut Salsa and Pickled Onion (Georgian × Mexican)Lobio Toast with Whipped Feta and PomegranateLomo Saltado Loaded Fries with Huancaína SauceKimchi Cheese Manakish with Za'atar Crust and Gochujang HoneyZa'atar Cheese Swirl Buns with Honey DrizzleBrown Butter Pul Biber MenemenMenemen Breakfast TacosMenemen Egg BoatsRoasted Vegetable Couscous Bowl with Whipped FetaCrispy Moussaka BowlWarm Mujaddara Salad Bowl with Roasted Squash, Feta and Pomegranate DressingPabellón Criollo a Caballo with Seared, Braised FlankGarlic-Lime Brined Patacones with Guacamole and Slow HogaoBeetroot Pkhali Toast with Whipped FetaCharcoal-Smoked Spatchcock Pollo a la Brasa with Twice-Cooked FriesSmashed Porotos Granados ToastSpanakopita Pupusas with Lemon-Dill CurtidoRatatouille ShakshukaRoast Lamb, Pumpkin and Feta Café BowlChipotle-Lime Shrimp and Corn Grits (Mexican × Southern)Za'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 YogurtSaffron Crispy Rice Salad with Herbs, Feta and WalnutsAwaze Tibs Tacos with Ayib-Style Lime Crema (Ethiopian × Mexican)Chicken Tinga Loaded Sweet PotatoesZaalouk Pasta alla NormaZaalouk Puff Pastry Tart with Feta and HoneyCaramelised Onion, Feta and Herb Zucchini SliceZucchini Slice Muffins with Whipped Feta

Updated 2026-10-10